A new and original work in porcelain 
by the world's foremost portraitist of butterflies 
^THE * 
MEADOWLAND 
BUTTERFLY VASE 
BY JOHN WILKINSON 
In fine porcelain, 
hand-decorated with pure 24 karat gold . 
Your commission must be entered by 
November 30, 1981. 
The British artist, John Wilkinson, has been described 
as "the most outstanding portraitist of butterflies in the 
world today." And he is widely regarded as one of the 
foremost nature artists of our time. 
Now this celebrated artist has designed his first work 
of art in porcelain : The Meadowland Butterfly Vase. 
This new work is a significant contribution to the 
porcelain medium, and is certain to be a source of 
lasting pleasure to any collector who possesses it. 
Furthermore, it will be a magnificent accent to any 
room in the home. 
The Meadowland Butterfly Vase will be crafted in 
fine white porcelain — ideal for portraying the rich 
colors and graceful lines of Wilkinson's art. For his 
subject, the artist has chosen the loveliest butterflies 
that are seen in a sunny spring meadow. The Admiral, 
with its golden wings and distinctive black markings. 
The Painted Lady, softer in tone and elegantly graceful 
in flight. The Mourning Cloak, dramatic in tones of 
deep rust, blue and yellow. And the Purple Wing, aptly 
named for the shimmering beauty of its colors. 
The artist has not only depicted the variety of shades 
and tones of the butterflies — using 16 different 
colors — but has captured the atmosphere of the Eng- 
lish countryside as well. The height of the vase (1 1%") 
provides ample room for this superb depiction. And, 
to add the final touch of refinement, the vase will 
be hand-decorated with a band of pure 24kt gold 
surrounding the crown and the base. 
The Meadowland Butterfly Vase will be issued ex- 
clusively by Franklin Porcelain, and the responsibil- 
ity for its creation has been entrusted to Franklin 
Porcelain of Japan, where there is a thousand-year-old 
tradition of crafting vases in fine porcelain. 
A LIMITED EDITION. Advance orders for the vase are 
being accepted until November 30, 1981. A later an- 
nouncement of this work will be made, but no orders 
will be accepted after the end of 1982. The issue price 
is $95, plus $3 shipping and handling, payable in four 
monthly installments of $24.50 each. The vase will be 
accompanied by specially written reference informa- 
tion and a Certificate of Authenticity. 
To enter your commission, be sure to mail your 
order to Franklin Porcelain, Franklin Center, PA. 
19091, by November 30th. 
Vase shown smaller than actual size of 1 1 Vt" high Hardwood stand included 
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ADVANCE ORDER FORM 
The Meadowland Butterfly Vase 
Valid only if postmarked by November 30, 1981 • Further limit: One vase per person. 
Franklin Porcelain, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania 19091 
Please send me TFie Meadowland Butterfly Vase by )oFin Wilkinson, to be 
crafted for me in fine porcelain and hand-decorated in pure 24kt gold. The 
hardwood stand will be included. 
I need send no money now. Bill me for the vase in four monthly installments 
of $24.50* each, the first installment due in advance of shipment. 
• Plus my state sales tax 
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