Blue and white Chinese fish bowl
05 November 2020
Description

6 1/2 inches tall 8 inches wide Actual opening is 6 1/2 inches across Bowl is blue and white. Background is white with blue flowers and leaves of different sizes. The shades of blue vary. Inside the bowl are hand painted coy fish that are reddish orange and then green floral of some kind and alternate with the fish around the insides of it and then one fish on the bottom. The top rim is a wide blue stripe. On the outside bottom of the bowl is a small indention but I can’t make out what it is exactly. The item has no dents, nicks, or blemishes on it.

Provenance

My grandfather passed and this was an item that was left to me. The only history I have of it is that his 2nd wife , who passed 25 yrs ago, had bought it in California. She was a clothing buyer for a company and traveled A lot and frequently came home with different things. She loved Asian decor and I have several pieces of porcelain she had purchased over the years.

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For sale
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Answered within 3 days
By Sara S
Nov 09, 01:17 UTC
Fair Market Value
$25 - $150 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello Anita,

Thank you for your appraisal inquiry with Mearto. I apologize for the delay in your appraisal and thank you for your patience. The item presented appears to be a fine blue-on-white glazed ceramic planter. While the motif of the planter seems Asian, particularly the koi fish to the interior, the object is a modern western decorative piece. Asian vases typically include an export or maker stamp to the underside. However, this vase is in very fine condition and looks to be hand-glazed. The estimate provided is based on recent auction estimates and results of comparable objects in similar size, dating to the mid-late 20th century. The estimate is contingent on a full condition report. Please note asking or dealer prices may vary. Thank you and please take care.

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