AN ENAMELED 'GOLDFISH' JARDINIERE AND 'GOLDFISH' BALUSTER JAR AND COVER QING DYNASTY, LATE 19TH CENTURY |

the jardinière decorated allover with iron red goldfish, with fish and clusters of pond weed on the interior, the base unglazed; the baluster jar and cover similarly decorated with goldfish swimming amidst pond weed and lotus blossoms above a stylized wave border, an illegible seal mark in iron red on the base, wood stand (4)

Acquired in China during the first half of the 20th century, and thence by descent.

The jardinière with several cracks around the lower section, two of which extend to the base. There is an approx. 1.5 cm wide chip to the foot, and a firing crack to the base. The vase with an approx. 7 cm wide crescent-shaped section of the rim out and re-stuck, and there is fritting along the edge of the base. The rim of the cover with two restored chips and a bruise. There is fritting around the rim of the finial. All with some expected surface wear and minor firing imperfections. Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
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