Pair of teacups with butterflies
1915-1916
Medium
porcelain (hard-paste)
Measurements
(3.8 × 7.0 cm diameter) (each)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Christopher Begg in honour of Patricia Begg OAM, 2024
Gallery location
Not on display
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