Hand-Painted Porcelain Fish Tank, 1890s

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This artfully hand-painted fish tank from China, around 1900, impresses with its detailed and colorful design. with a diameter of … Read more This artfully hand-painted fish tank from China, around 1900, impresses with its detailed and colorful design. with a diameter of 31 cm and a height of 23.5 cm, the vessel is not only decorative, but also of impressive size. The surrounding scene shows a lively representation of everyday court life with elegantly dressed figures in an architecturally suggested garden landscape. The scenery is framed by floral motifs and symbolic elements, which are executed in strong colors and with fine gold accents. The top edge features a decorative floral frieze, adding additional sophistication to the piece.

It combines traditional craftsmanship with narrative imagery and testifies to the high quality of Chinese porcelain art at the turn of the 20th century. Despite its age, the piece is in very good condition, with only minimal signs of wear. See less