Vintage Chinese Export Porcelain Fishbowl Jardiniere Mandarin Scene Chinoiserie Planter

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This is a vintage Chinese export porcelain fishbowl jardiniere featuring traditional Mandarin court scenes, floral panels, and interior hand-painted goldfish. … Read more This is a vintage Chinese export porcelain fishbowl jardiniere featuring traditional Mandarin court scenes, floral panels, and interior hand-painted goldfish. Made for the Western decorative market, this piece showcases classic Chinoiserie motifs with a famille rose color palette and a Greek key border at the rim.

The exterior displays finely detailed figural scenes set within palace interiors, framed by lush florals and birds, while the interior features two hand-painted goldfish surrounded by aquatic plants — a hallmark detail of decorative Chinese fishbowls. The porcelain body is substantial, with a gently flared rim and rich enamel coloration.

This piece works beautifully as a statement planter, floor bowl, or decorative accent in traditional, grandmillennial, Palm Beach, or Hollywood Regency interiors.

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Dimensions
• Height: 10 inches
• Overall diameter: 13 inches
• Opening diameter: 9 inches

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Condition

Very good vintage condition.
No cracks or structural damage noted.
Minor surface wear and glaze variation consistent with age and production.
Interior decoration remains vibrant and intact.

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Identification

Chinese export porcelain fishbowl or jardiniere
Mid-20th century, circa 1950s–1970s
Canton or southern China export production See less