Qing Dynasty Large Antique Jardiniere Chinese FishBowl Jiaqing 1796-1820

Description

Images depict a beautifully detailed motif with the royal family members among abstract architectural features and complementary colored floral designs. Koi fish swim along aquatic plant life inside bowl.
Mark: Da Qing Jiaqing Nian Zhi - "Great Qing Jiaqing period (1796-1820) made. The Jiaqing Emperor (Chia-ching Emperor; Chinese: ; pinyin: Jiqìng Dì; 13 November 1760 2 September 1820) was the seventh emperor of the Manchu-led Qing dynasty, and the fifth Qing emperor to rule over China, from 1796 to 1820.rnHe was the son of the Qianlong Emperor
The Chinese words for goldfish are identical with the two words meaning "Gold and Abundance" therefore many Chinese keep goldfish at their homes or in ponds in temple gardens. Fish, in Chinese, sounds like the word for "Abundance and Affluence" so the fish symbolizes wealth. Fish shown with a lotus blossom symbolize "Year after Year may you live in Affluence"
Upper Diameter opening: 16.25 inches = 40.6 cm. Lower base diameter: 10.5 inches = 26.25 cm
Height: 13 inches = 32.5 cm
Weight: 30 lb. = 13.5kg
Condition: Perfect considering it’s 200 years old!
NO cracks, no defects.
No defects or cracks.
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