A Set of Sixteen Smithsonian Reproduction Dessert Plates late 20th century, decorated in the "Sacred Bird and Butterfly" motif in multi-colored enamels, made in Japan. 7.75 in. These plates are adapted from an 18th century Chinese export porcelain service found in the Asian ethnological collections at the National Museum of Natural History. From the Estate of the Late Bette Hileman, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com