A striking vintage Chinese porcelain fish bowl or jardinière, featuring a classic rounded form with a gently flared rim.
The exterior is decorated in a vibrant polychrome palette, depicting flowering branches, peonies, and chrysanthemums alongside elegant cranes, which are traditional symbols of longevity, peace, and good fortune.
The composition is lively and balanced, with fine linework and bright enamel colors in coral, turquoise, lavender, and soft greens, all set against a clean white ground. A key fret (Greek key) border encircles the rim, adding a refined architectural detail. The interior is adorned with a hand-painted goldfish swimming among aquatic plants, a classic motif representing abundance and prosperity.
This piece captures the spirit of earlier Canton and decorative wares while remaining highly versatile for modern interiors.
Perfect as a statement planter, cachepot, or centerpiece, ideal for Chinoiserie, Palm Beach Regency, English Traditional, and Grandmillennial interiors.
DIMENSIONS:
13” diameter
9.75” height
PERIOD MADE:
Mid 20th-Century
STYLES
Asian
MATERIALS:
Ceramic
CONDITION REPORT:
Excellent vintage condition. A few small marks and scratches appropriate with age and use.
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