FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 1996 AT 10:00 A.M. (LOTS 1 - 255) CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN
A LARGE VERTE-IMARI FISHBOWL

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A LARGE VERTE-IMARI FISHBOWL
FIRST HALF 18TH CENTURY

Richly enamelled front and back with fenced gardens growing with flowering peony, prunus and bamboo, details enriched in gilt, all between bright blue enamel borders of swirling clouds and flanked by lion mask and loose ring handles, the interior decorated with pink, iron-red and gilt carp swimming amongst water weeds, some wear and flakes to interior, very slight wear exterior