Famille Verte Bowl, LargeThis graceful design, with its leaves, berries and butterflies, was derived directly from antique Chinese Palace porcelain. At a time when porcelain was valued because of its rarity, highly prized examples found their way to Europe, and into the hands of avid collectors. Often fitted with mounts of precious metal, they became gifts fit for kings. For more than 90 years, Mottahedeh has focused on complex and beautiful colors; unique historic shapes;