Jardinière - Porcelain - fish bowl
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Description from the seller
Large porcelain fish pot in Famille Rose (Fencai) glaze
China, Late Qing Dynasty (19th century)
Diameter 29.5 cm × height 25 cm
This type of vessel, traditionally used in affluent homes to house goldfish (symbols of abundance and wealth), is distinguished here by the quality of enamel application in slight relief and by the finesse of the plumage and peony design.
Made in hard-paste porcelain with a lightly celadon-tinted glaze, in polychrome Famille Rose enamels. The body is richly animated with a traditional birds-and-flowers scene (Huniǎo) depicting a couple of pheasants/phoenix perched on scholar’s rocks (Taihu), surrounded by blooming peonies in shades of pink, blue and white. The reverse is embellished with butterflies and dragonflies in flight.
The upper neck features a geometric frieze with a green and pink lattice pattern, punctuated by stylized flowers. The flared lip is adorned with red-brown volutes. The lower portion is underscored by a band of multicolored gadroons.
Condition: Good overall. Colors exceptionally fresh and vivid. Minor original firing imperfections (pinholes) and internal patina with wear. Chips.
Provenance: Kanaka The Collection, Portugal
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Seller's Story
Kanaka The Collection is a Portugal-based web gallery specialising in Asian art, with a particular focus on the arts of Southeast Asia.
With over 20 years of experience and passion for Asian art, we offer a carefully curated selection of sculptures, ceramics and works of art from across Asia, chosen for their artistic quality, authenticity and historical interest.
Every piece is professionally packed, and we ship worldwide to collectors and institutions.
We remain personally available to collectors before and after each acquisition.
Translated by Google TranslateLarge porcelain fish pot in Famille Rose (Fencai) glaze
China, Late Qing Dynasty (19th century)
Diameter 29.5 cm × height 25 cm
This type of vessel, traditionally used in affluent homes to house goldfish (symbols of abundance and wealth), is distinguished here by the quality of enamel application in slight relief and by the finesse of the plumage and peony design.
Made in hard-paste porcelain with a lightly celadon-tinted glaze, in polychrome Famille Rose enamels. The body is richly animated with a traditional birds-and-flowers scene (Huniǎo) depicting a couple of pheasants/phoenix perched on scholar’s rocks (Taihu), surrounded by blooming peonies in shades of pink, blue and white. The reverse is embellished with butterflies and dragonflies in flight.
The upper neck features a geometric frieze with a green and pink lattice pattern, punctuated by stylized flowers. The flared lip is adorned with red-brown volutes. The lower portion is underscored by a band of multicolored gadroons.
Condition: Good overall. Colors exceptionally fresh and vivid. Minor original firing imperfections (pinholes) and internal patina with wear. Chips.
Provenance: Kanaka The Collection, Portugal
Shipped with UPS and insurance
Seller's Story
Kanaka The Collection is a Portugal-based web gallery specialising in Asian art, with a particular focus on the arts of Southeast Asia.
With over 20 years of experience and passion for Asian art, we offer a carefully curated selection of sculptures, ceramics and works of art from across Asia, chosen for their artistic quality, authenticity and historical interest.
Every piece is professionally packed, and we ship worldwide to collectors and institutions.
We remain personally available to collectors before and after each acquisition.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
fish bowl
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
China
Material
Porcelain
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
25 cm
Sold with stand
No
Width
29.5 cm
Depth
29.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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