Lot 49. A very large blue-ground famille rose fish bowl, Qianlong period, mid 18th century; 23 ¾ in. (60.3 cm.) diameter. Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 25,000. Price realised USD 37,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018
Each side decorated with shaped panel enclosing phoenix among large peony blossoms, two applied gilt-metal beast head-handles with loose rings, the interior with carp, shrimp, crabs and sea plantlife.
Provenance: With Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York.
Christie's. Chinese Export Art Featuring 100 lots from Marchant, est 1925, 18 January 2018, New York