Blue and White Chinoiserie Floral ceramic sphere. 3.25 Wide

Carpet balls, also known as parlor balls, were popular decorative items in the 19th and early 20th centuries, often used in parlors to weigh down carpets or as part of a parlor game. This is 3.25 inches wide.  They were typically made of various materials, including glass, ceramic, and wood, and came in a wide array of colors and decorative styles. The Chinoiserie style, which imitates Chinese artistic traditions, became fashionable in Europe during the 18th century and continued to influence decorative arts for decades, often featuring blue and white porcelain motifs.