Bidspirit auction | Impressive Large Chinese Famille Noire

Impressive Large Chinese Famille Noire Porcelain Fish Bowl / Jardinière on Ornate Wooden Stand - Bowl Approx. 60cm High - An impressive and exceptionally large Chinese-style famille noire porcelain fish bowl or jardinière, decorated with an elaborate arrangement of flowering peonies, blossoming branches and foliage in pink, orange, green and white enamels against a rich black ground. The upper section features a decorative Greek key border above a continuous band of stylised floral and ruyi-head motifs. The interior is extensively decorated with ornamental fish amongst aquatic plants and scattered floral sprays, with further floral decoration to the inner rim. Raised upon a substantial carved wooden stand with scrolling supports and circular stretcher. Bowl measures approximately 60cm high, excluding the stand. An imposing decorative piece of considerable size and presence. Some general surface wear and signs of age/use. Please refer to photographs for condition.