The sculpture is a ceramic pot decorated with floral motifs. The pot is blue with gold detailing and features an oval panel displaying colorful flowers against a white background. Surrounding the panel is a geometric pattern in gold. Animal head-shaped handles are on either side of the pot. The rim is white with a pink and orange pattern, and smaller floral motifs are repeated around the upper part of the pot.

Large Fish Bowl

late 18th century

Medium: porcelain with blue and overglaze famille rose enamels
Classification: Decorative Art
Period: 1726 to 1750
Image size: 1550 × 1200px

Description

The sculpture is a ceramic pot decorated with floral motifs. The pot is blue with gold detailing and features an oval panel displaying colorful flowers against a white background. Surrounding the panel is a geometric pattern in gold. Animal head-shaped handles are on either side of the pot. The rim is white with a pink and orange pattern, and smaller floral motifs are repeated around the upper part of the pot.

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