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Elevate an entryway, sunroom, or formal living space with this striking, monumental pair of vintage mid-to-late 20th-century Chinese porcelain fish …
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Elevate an entryway, sunroom, or formal living space with this striking, monumental pair of vintage mid-to-late 20th-century Chinese porcelain fish basins / jardinieres. Beautifully hand-decorated in the Famille Rose palette, each heavy-potted vessel features an incredibly dense, intricate ruby-red ground teeming with scrolling lotus vines and celebratory blossoms.
The front and back of each bowl feature large, highly detailed cartouches depicting classic auspicious narratives. One side displays Shoulou (the God of Longevity) beneath a pine tree with a crane and children bearing the peach of immortality, while the opposite side shows figures in a palace courtyard with a sacred spotted deer. The fan-shaped side panels showcase traditional ink-and-wash style mountain landscapes.
The wide, flat top rims are finished with delicate, hand-painted floral sprigs, making them visually stunning from an overhead view. Both basins rest on their beautifully matched, heavy five-legged dark wood stands, adding dramatic height and elegance. The undersides bear the traditional iron-red four-character "Jingdezhen Zhi" (Made in Jingdezhen) seal mark.
A spectacular find for any Chinoiserie, Hollywood Regency, or Grandmillennial interior design scheme.
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- Dimensions
- 16.25ʺW × 16.25ʺD × 19ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Rose
- Condition Notes
- Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs to the porcelain bodies. Both vessels are structurally sound and retain … moreExcellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs to the porcelain bodies. Both vessels are structurally sound and retain vibrant coloration and clean interior glazing. The separate carved wood stands are sturdy and intact. The undersides of the bowls show typical unglazed firing rings with minor shelf wear and historical sticker/pad residue less
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