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Gorgeous Famille Noire Porcelain Fish Bowl
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous Chinese porcelain fish bowl having striking black background on the exterior with
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Underglaze Indigo and Copper Fish Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
, traditional Chinese blue-and-white porcelain lives on in this bowl hand-painted with fish and flora of the sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Chinese Fish Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
A large blue and white bowl from Beijing, China painted with varies fish and sea foliage with a
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Chinese Porcelain Fish Bowl on Carved Wooden Stand and Faux Tree
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in China circa 1960, this vibrant fishbowl jardinière exemplifies the artistry of mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Bleu Poudre and 24K Gilt Decor Fish Bowls/Jardinieres
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent pair of Louis XVI style Chinese porcelain bleu poudre and 24-karat gilt decoration
Category

Antique 1840s Chinese Louis XVI Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Underglaze Cobalt and Copper Fish Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
This grand, blue-and-white porcelain bowl is hand painted with flora and fauna of the sea, offering
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Wucai Fish and Fronds Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-sculpted by an artisan from China's Jiangxi province, these contemporary standing vases pay
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Octagonal Fish Bowl/ Jardinière
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese famille rose octagonal fish bowl/ jardinière, of large scale, beautifully painted with
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Chinese Hand Painted Fish Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese 19th century hand painted and fully glazed Chinese porcelain fishbowl planter, in excellent
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Fish Plate
Located in Chicago, IL
A traditional motif in Chinese art, the fish on this hand painted 19th century provincial plate
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Gooseneck Jar with Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of elaborately finned fish, a symbol of marital happiness, makes its way in a vibrant
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Fish Bowls
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of grand, blue-and-white porcelain fishbowls, hand-painted with flora and fauna of the sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots...

Materials

Porcelain

"Lovebirds" Chinese Blue and White Fish Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
perforated spirit stone. This generously-sized vessel makes a delightful fountain, planter, or fish bowl.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Rose Medallion Fish Pot on Stand
Located in Houston, TX
This 20th-century Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Fish Pot possesses timeless elegance. Adorned
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Midcentury Chinese Hand Painted Fish Bowl Planter or Jardiniére
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese 20th century hand painted and fully glazed Chinese porcelain fishbowl planter, in excellent
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Blanc de Chine Porcelain and Doré Bronze Mounted Fish Form Lamps
By L Escalier de Cristal
Located in New York, NY
A very fine and quite unusual pair of antique Chinese fish-form Blanc de Chine porcelain vases
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Fish Plate
Located in Chicago, IL
A traditional motif in Chinese art, the fish on this hand painted 19th century provincial plate
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Provincial Blue and White Lotus Jar with Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
blue and white motifs are Classic and reflect Ming dynasty designs. The fish swimming among crashing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Chinese Export Mandarin Jardinière or Fish Bowl on Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese export Mandarin jardinière or fish bowl on stand, with fine decoration, inside and out
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Wood, Porcelain

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Double Fish Enameled Decorated Snuff Bottle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, likely 19th century. An unusual Famille Rose porcelain snuff bottle depicting two
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Rose Quartz

Chinese Famille Rose Fish Bowl with One Hundred Cranes
Located in Chicago, IL
During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Fish Tea Leaf Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Blue and white porcelain jar with lid depicting fish and waves, Chinese symbols of prosperity.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Fish Plate on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A traditional motif in Chinese art, the fish on this hand painted 19th century Provincial plate
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Floral Fish Bowl on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant porcelain fishbowl is a lovely example of classic blue-and-white underglaze ceramics
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Vintage Chinese Export Yellow and White Jardinière or Fish Bowl Planter
Located in Plainview, NY
Large vintage late 20th century Chinese Export porcelain jardinière, fish bowl or planter interior
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Fish Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century porcelain blue and white vessel depicting fish and florals del mar.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Fish Bowl with Shan Shui Landscape
Located in Chicago, IL
Introduced to Europe in the 14th century, Chinese porcelains were regarded items of luxury—and
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Fish Bowls with Peaches, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Chinese Export Plates, Pomegranate and Fish, Yongzheng, 1722-1735
Located in London, GB
Chinese sounds like the word for "Abundance and Affluence" so the fish symbolizes wealth. There is a carp
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Antique 1720s Chinese Chinese Export Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Large Mottahedeh Dallas Museum of Art Chinese Export Carp Fish Platter 17"
By Mottahedeh
Located in Dayton, OH
flowers and a brightly colored carp / koi / gold fish. "Adaptation of Chinese Export Platter - Chien Lung
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Late 20th Century Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Fish and Heron Motif Lamps
Located in Sarasota, FL
A refined pair of hand-painted porcelain lamps, each decorated with sculptural fish-form handles
Category

20th Century Asian Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Large Vintage Chinese Green and Gold Jardinière, Fish Bowl or Planter
Located in Plainview, NY
A large vintage late 20th century Chinese Export porcelain jardinière, fish bowl or planter with
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Underglaze Cobalt and Copper Fish Bowl Planter
Located in Chicago, IL
This grand, blue-and-white porcelain bowl is hand-painted with flora and fauna of the sea, offering
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Blue and White Fish Bowl with Shan Shui Landscape
Located in Chicago, IL
Blue and white porcelain fish bowl painted with a traditional river and mountain landscape scene.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Brush Pot with Fish Flora
Located in Chicago, IL
beautifully exemplifies this traditional form with the classical artistry of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Brush Pot with Fish Flora
Located in Chicago, IL
beautifully exemplifies this traditional form with the classical artistry of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Porclelain Celedon Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Chinese porcelain fish bowls with a celadon glaze and embosed floral design. These
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Huge Blue and White Chinese Export Style Bowl
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This is a huge blue and white Chinese export porcelain bowl, with fish and foliate motifs. Perfect
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls

Pair of 1950s Chinoiserie Papier Mâché Black Lacquer Gilt Painted Jardinieres
Located in Austin, TX
Chinese porcelain fish bowls, with wide, bulbous bodies and everted rims. The exteriors painted in gilt
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

Pair of Midcentury Chinese Reticulated Porcelain Fish
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of midcentury Chinese reticulated porcelain fish.
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Fish Bowls
Located in Woodbury, CT
Each decorated with cartouches of garden and court scenes. The interior decorated with fish. Dark
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese porcelain fish bowl c.1860
Located in New York, NY
Large Chinese porcelain fishbowl/jardiniere with famille verte decoration to the outside and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Man and Fish Sculpture
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A blue and white painted porcelain figure of a man struggling to carry a large koi fish in his arms
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figure of a Young Chinese Man with Fish Baskets
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Weinheim, DE
1745. In some examples Boucher referred to Chinese woodblock prints from 1696 (see Perrin Stein, 2011
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Paste

A Chinese Porcelain Fish Bowl with Horse Decoration
Located in New York, NY
Unusual decoration of galloping horses; gorgeous color palette of deep leaf green, aubergine, turquoise, and ecru.
Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Chinese 18 inch Oriental Ceramic Porcelain Famille Noire Fish Bowl Planter
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Porcelain ceramic oriental fishbowl jardiniere planter finely painted with a garden scene
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th C. Chinese fish bowl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous 19th century Chinese fish bowl.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Brush Rest with Vivid Fish Images
Located in New York, NY
A heavy mid-century Chinese porcelain brush rest, beautifully hand painted with colorful fish
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

A Chinese porcelain famille rose jardinière or fish bowl, 18th century
Located in London, GB
A Chinese porcelain famille rose blue ground jardinière or fish bowl, of oval form and bombe shape
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Fish Bowl on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century Chinese fish bowl on stand. The cobalt blue is decorated with gilt and panels of
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Chinese Dragon Fish Urns
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Blanc de chin and sea blue, a magnificent pair of 15" high dragon fish urns. Perfection of detail
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Porcelain Umbrella Stand with Koi Fish Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1950s Chinoiserie-style umbrella stand is made of porcelain with a white background and
Category

Vintage 1950s Asian Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Blue and White Porcelain Vase Lamp Decorated with Fish and Seaweed
Located in London, GB
A blue and white glazed porcelain vase, of good scale, decorated throughout with fish swimming
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Midcentury Chinese Blanc De Chine Fish
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine porcelain reticulated fish in a white glazed finish, circa mid-20th
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Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Large Blue and White Porcelain Planter
Located in Stamford, CT
Large blue and white Chinese porcelain fish bowl or planter with foliate design. Bottom has been
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20th Century Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Jardiniere
Located in Washington, DC
Blue and White Porcelain Chinese Fish Bowl / Planter, hand painted with ancient dragon mythological
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20th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Fish
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Chinese reticulated porcelain fish in a white painted finish, circa mid-20th century.  
Category

Early 20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

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Chinese Fish Porcelain For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Chinese fish porcelain on 1stDibs. A piece of Chinese fish porcelain — often made from ceramic, porcelain and wood — can elevate any home. Find 122 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of Chinese fish porcelain now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of Chinese fish porcelain — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of Chinese fish porcelain is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Hollywood Regency, Arts and Crafts and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. Gumps, Herend and Meissen Porcelain each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of Chinese fish porcelain that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chinese Fish Porcelain?

A piece of Chinese fish porcelain can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,680, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $90,000.
Questions About Chinese Fish Porcelain
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
    A Chinese fish bowl is a large porcelain bowl, usually supported on a wooden stand. Oftentimes confused with planters or jardinieres, fish bowls will always have images of swimming fish or water plants to the interior of the bowl.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese porcelain pillow is a type of ceramic object produced by Chinese artisans. They normally have highly decorative rectangular designs and feature curved tops. Historically, they functioned as headrests, but today they normally serve purely as decorations. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Chinese porcelain ware.
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    True porcelain ware was developed in the 11th century at the imperial kilns of Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China. These early porcelains of the Song and Yuan dynasties are known as Qingbai or Yingqing ware, defined by a light blue-grey glaze. Later forms of Chinese porcelain include blue and white underglaze ware, Celadon ware, Jun ware, Famille Verte ware, Wucai (Five Color) ware, and Dehua ware, also known as Blanc de Chine.

    Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
    In China, porcelain is referred to a "cíqì" 瓷器.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 15, 2020

    Chinese porcelain can usually be dated by form and decoration. However, copies and forgeries abound, so you should have an expert such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum examine your porcelain to accurately date it.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese Canton porcelain is a type of decorative hand-painted ceramic ware produced during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries in China. Its name comes from the region where it originated. You will sometimes see it referred to as Cantonese porcelain. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Chinese Canton porcelain.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In China, the Chinese koi fish usually represents wealth and success. Some folklore also equates the fish with love, marriage and fertility. Find a large collection of Chinese furniture, art and decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Chinese export porcelain, first look for a mark. Most pieces made after 1891 feature a maker's mark that you can research using authoritative online resources. Identifying older porcelain ware is more difficult. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance. You'll find a range of expertly vetted Chinese export porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can sell old Chinese porcelain in a few ways. You can advertise the piece locally or work with an antique shop or auction house. There are also reputable online platforms available for selling online. Shop a collection of Chinese porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese blue and white porcelain is the most common type of decorated porcelain. Its name in Chinese is qinghua. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern Chinese blue and white porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese Kangxi porcelain was popular because of its particular blue colorings. The blue was made using cobalt ore which was imported from Persia. As cobalt ore was a scarce ingredient, the rarity made the porcelain items highly sought after. Shop a collection of Chinese Kangxi porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020

    For thousands of years, China’s court-sponsored porcelain industry has been at the forefront of technical innovation and aesthetic refinement. Exquisite finishes and precision of form gave China an international reputation for fine ceramic wares. Age, shape, glaze, motif, and reign mark are all factors contributing to the value of a ceramic piece, indicative of the maker and the dynastic reign under which the object was created.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify Chinese porcelain marks, consult trusted online resources. Most markings on Chinese porcelain consist of four to six characters, and the last two often represent when a piece was produced. Since there is a lot of variation in the markings, looking at images shared on trustworthy websites is the best way to make an identification. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Chinese porcelain.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Chinese blue and white porcelain is called qinghua, pronounced “CHING-hwa.” Artisans first began producing the porcelain during the Tang and Song dynasties ranging from 609 to 1279. However, the techniques the pottery is most well known for weren't developed until the subsequent Ming era, which lasted until 1644. You'll find a collection of Chinese porcelain on 1stDibs.