$6,000
Chinese, Qing Dynasty, late 19th/early 20th century. Chinese blue and white porcelain fish bowl decorated to the exterior with a continuous scene boldly painted with rockwork amidst peony, chrysanthemum and prunus,with two large phoenix, each holding lingzhi in mouth, another phoenix partially hidden by foliage, a multitude of small birds flying amongst trees and ducks swimming in a pond with lotus and a pair of cranes standing on a rocky craig. Apparently unmarked. Approximate height 14.5", diameter of mouth 16".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-10-18