Large Polychrome Fishbowl

Large Polychrome Fishbowl, China, 19th/20th century, the gently rounded form ending at a flat everted rim, the interior depicting five goldfish surrounded by aquatic plants, a band of ruyi-heads above, the exterior decorated with roundels containing peonies, chrysanthemums, butterflies, surrounded by abstract floral patterns and a repeating pattern of small fish swimming against rolling waves in relief, on a tall carved wood four-legged stand, dia. 18 3/4 in.