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This Chinese export punch bowl dates from the mid-18th century. The bowl?s interior is decorated with flowers, birds, and butterflies; its exterior has a floral and leaf design. In the 18th century, only a wealthy person would have had the means to purchase this costly, imported ceramic as well as the expensive ingredients needed to prepare the punch.

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This Chinese export punch bowl dates from the mid-18th century. The bowl?s interior is decorated with flowers, birds, and butterflies; its exterior has a floral and leaf design. In the 18th century, only a wealthy person would have had the means to purchase this costly, imported ceramic as well as the expensive ingredients needed to prepare the punch.