Enameled porcelain fishbowl "Phoenix and cranes", 20th century

Large porcelain vessel glazed in rose enamels, lavishly decorated with scenes of phoenixes and cranes among rock formations and lush floral vegetation composed of peonies, lotuses, and chrysanthemums. The black background highlights the polychrome of the ensemble. A red and black fretwork can be seen at the top of the rim, while the lower part is finished with a vertical band with geometric motifs. The interior is decorated with goldfish and aquatic vegetation, and features a seal at the base.

Height: 36 cm; Diameter: 40.5 cm