Antique Fish Scale

The lift up hinged lid having stepped top with 'fish scale' carving which is repeated to the front of the chest.

The entire front and side surfaces are richly gilded, on red bole, and carved with a repeated overlapping semicircular pattern reminiscent of fish scales, producing a dense and lumin...

The reverse side boasts a typical blue fish scale pattern, adding to its allure. Despite its age, this charger plate remains in very good condition, displaying only minor surface we...

"The cook scaling a fish", signed Antoine Richard, 1822-1891".

Gilt-brass sound frets adorn the sides and front in a 'fish scale' pattern backed with bright burgundy silk.

The wide border is decorated with alternating floral cartouches and a dense fish-scale diaper pattern, typical of late Wanli export ware produced in Jingdezhen kilns.

On the Design: The play of geometric patterns in diamond-like medallions looks to draw a subtle inspiration from fish scales in their shape. Therein, navy blue and gray tones under...

Decorated throughout with numerous cartouches of flowers and birds in a variety of green, blue, purple, pink, and yellow tones on a dark orange 'fish scale' ground. Figural foo dog ...

The foil is often embossed with a fine texture, such as a fish-scale or geometric mosaic pattern. Clear or colored translucent enamel goes over the foil.

Antique 9KT gold stick pin modelled as a leaping fish, the body chased with scales and enamelled in yellow green over the chasing, with a red stone eye, early 20th century.

An architectural and highly decorative mirror, originally intended for placement between windows or doors, and equally striking as a focal point in both traditional and contemporary ...

The head shown is deep relief surrounded by a sunburst corolla of hair with two serpents emerging from the forehead and well as two horns. All framed in a fish scale motif. Wonderful...

The neck and borders decorated with fish scales and stylized flowers on a green and mauve background, the vase interior with the characteristic Deck Blue glaze.

Each leg supports the front and side scrolled mounts with an elegantly carved Giltwood fish scale design. The apron above is finished with a beaded bottom trim and laurel top band su...

The solid oak octagon top has a wide carved band and carved beveled edges; below is a wide, carved ogee apron and another band of carved ‘fish scale’ moulding beneath with scalloped ...

The solid oak octagon top has a wide carved band and carved beveled edges; below is a wide, carved ogee apron and another band of carved ‘fish scale’ moulding beneath with scalloped ...

The rectangular form with rounded ends is beautifully executed, with side panels and the underside decorated in a subtle fish-scale pattern, highlighting the craftsmanship and decora...

Flora Danica porcelain breakfast plates by Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark 1927-1928 Porcelain breakfast plates by Bing & Grøndahl hand-painted by Frida Meyer (Gluud) Set of nine porcelai...

Flora Danica porcelain bowl by Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark 1931 Porcelain bowl by Bing & Grøndahl hand-painted by Frida Meyer (Gluud) A porcelain bowl, made in 1931 with the hand-pain...

Flora Danica porcelain rectangular plate by Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark 1929 Porcelain rectangular plate by Bing & Grøndahl hand-painted by Frida Meyer (Gluud) A porcelain rectangular...

The hand carved wooden frame is an explosion of golden Rococo style, with swirling interwoven acanthus leaves, scallop shell motifs and repeating fish scale border surrounding the be...

The flanks of the case are fitted with cast brass drop ring handles mounted on pierced circular backplates, positioned directly above arched fish-scale brass sound grills. These pier...

The overlay carving is particularly attractive at this compact scale, with individually articulated feathers, blossoms, branches, fish scales and flowing fins.

Flora Danica porcelain soup plates by Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark 1926, 1927, 1929 Porcelain soup plates by Bing & Grøndahl hand-painted by Frida Meyer (Gluud) Set of six porcelain so...

Flora Danica porcelain bread and butter plates by Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark 1927 Porcelain bread and butter plates by Bing & Grøndahl hand-painted by Frida Meyer (Gluud) Set of five...

Flora Danica porcelain salad plates by Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark 1928 Porcelain salad plates by Bing & Grøndahl hand-painted by Frida Meyer (Gluud) Set of five porcelain salad plate...

Flora Danica porcelain set by Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark 1928-1931 Porcelain set by Bing & Grøndahl hand-painted by Frida Meyer (Gluud) A porcelain plate, made in 1931, 2 salt cellar...

The boats are with the hand-painted Flora Danica pattern and the model 23 by Bing & Grøndahl have the fish scale pattern, slightly continuing inwards at the edge and with seahorse ha...

A molded rope-twist cornice crowns the cabinet, while carved fish-scale detailing, acanthus leaf motifs, and raised oval medallions add sculptural interest throughout.

The entire upper drawer tier conceals a full width spacious drawer, and is unabashedly lavished with mythical creatures sporting horses' heads and forelegs with scaled fish tails. T...

Deep cobalt zones are further articulated with delicate fish-scale diaper panels at the shoulder and foot, providing a disciplined geometric contrast to the flowing organic scrollwor...

Elaborately carved undulating horizontal ripples cover all four external faces of this substantial rosewood jewellery casket, creating a tactile fish-scale texture framed by scallope...

The bowls are with the hand-painted Flora Danica pattern and the model 23 by Bing & Grøndahl have the fish scale pattern, slightly continuing inwards at the edge and with seahorse ha...

The surface is decorated using a combination of techniques of low relief sculpturing and underglaze paint to depict a copper red dragon slithering in the fish-scale waves, which was ...

The triglyphs are carved with fish scales and each surmounted by a small scroll, while the metopes are adorned with various motifs: at either end, a bouquet of acanthus leaves; and t...

China 18th Century (bowl) – France 19th Century (mount) Beautiful enameled porcelain bowl in the pink-purple tones characteristic of the “Famille Rose” with polychrome decoration o...

The dishes/ bowls are with the hand-painted Flora Danica pattern and the model 23 by Bing & Grøndahl have the fish scale pattern, slightly continuing inwards at the edge and with sea...

The front of the lower tier decorated with an overlapping fish scale pattern in gilt raised lacquer and embellished with red glass "jewels".

The sides of the urn have a fish-scale background beneath two mustachioed mascarons.

In the center a fish with scales appears to be swimming. The cutout beneath and above represents the sea.

The neck and the base were similarly decorated with tortoise and fish scale patterns with additional geometrical and floral pattens.

Decorative themes include irises, cherry blossoms, maple leaves, mythical dragons, and auspicious bats, all set against a rich ground of gold spiral enamel and bordered with ‘fish sc...

From the shoulder upwards, it was decorated in four patterns including scrolling, fish scale, archaic cloud (Greek key) and foliage motifs.

The nuanced hand coloring emphasizes the earthy tones and subtle patterns of their scales, giving each fish a natural and vivid presence.

The lower section presents a conforming pair of pleated-silk paneled doors, each retaining its original gilt latticework, these flanked by bold carved gilded pilasters with elongated...

A charming bronze fish fashioned into a pendant with 21K gold. There is a marvelous patina that demonstrates the fish's age, and wonderful scale markings, as well as a small maritime...

After printing the lithographic base, the color was carefully applied by skilled artisans, using watercolors to mimic the natural tones and subtle transitions of the fish's scales an...

The sides of the lid also have bas relief decoration consisting of a fish scale, like pattern. The central floral grouping is hand decorated in muted hues of rose, purple, blue, teal...

A molded cornice crowns an intricately pierced and carved header filled with scrolling foliage, acanthus leaves, floral details, shell motifs, and delicately sculpted ornament. Fish-...

Embossed swimming fish with textured scales and prominent fins encircle this cylindrical copper vessel, navigating through rising bubbles, seaweeds, and a pebbled riverbed.

This composition showcases two fish arranged horizontally, emphasizing scale, texture, and anatomical detail.

The third and fourth fishes are the Coregonus lavaretus, or whitefish, known for their robust bodies and silvery, shimmering scales.

Its form suggests it may have belonged to the sea chub family (Kyphosidae) or a related tropical reef species, noted for its deep-bodied profile, strong fin structure, and evenly sca...

The herring's delicate, pearly sheen is masterfully rendered, emphasizing its reflective scales and sleek form. Above the herring, the European sprat is shown as a smaller, more s...

The body of the inkwell is comprised of a gilt bronze that showcases a repeating fish-scale texture around the sides with ovular and circular porticos of malachite and foil-backed re...

Its pointed head and sharp, spiny dorsal fin give it a fierce and predatory appearance, perfectly capturing the essence of this highly valued game fish. The finely detailed scales an...

The lower threaded knob is shaped as a finely detailed fish with raised scale carving, designed for both decorative appeal and an ergonomic, non-slip grip during turning.

Fig. 1 depicts a compact fish with strongly patterned scales and a dramatically elongated dorsal fin.

The first fish, Osmerus eperlanus (Smelt), is elegantly depicted with its slender, elongated body and subtly iridescent scales, conveying the fish’s sleek form and natural shimmer.

Modeled from life, this extremely dimensional and realistic piece is glazed beautifully. The six overlapping fish show highly detailed scales, fins, and eyes.