A famille verte enameled porcelain jardinière - 19th Century

Of fishbowl form with wide rim and deep well curving inward toward the foot, the rows of hexagonal reserves painted to the exterior filled with fabulous beasts in landscape settings alternating with flower and garden rock compositions drawn in brilliantly hued enamels, the base and foot unglazed and the base bearing an iron red-painted cypher (rim polished); European style white and gilt wood tripod stand. Height of porcelain 16 1/2in (42cm) - Sold for $10,000 plus Premium and tax

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 20 Nov 2006. 220 San Bruno Ave., San Francisco