Description & Technical information

Qianlong period
European Market


A Chinese export porcelain fishtank, of globular form with everted rim, decorated in famille rose enamels with pairs of birds including Chinese phoenix (fenghuang) and cranes, with unglazed lion mask handles holding metal rings.

Date:  1750
Period:  1600-1750, 18th century
Origin:  China
Medium: porcelain
Dimensions: 61 cm (24 inches)