What is a Chinese fish bowl?

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What are Chinese bronzes?

Chinese bronzes refer to bronze objects that were cast in China before 1500 BCE. These bronze items were most likely used as ritual pieces for worship of the user’s ancestors, whose names were often inscribed on the bronze. You’ll find a variety of Chinese bronzes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What does the Chinese koi fish represent?

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.

What are Chinese bronze bells?

Chinese bronze bells are bells crafted from bronze that were used as instruments in China. Many were typically hung in a frame and used to create a melody by hitting them with a mallet. Some date back up to 3,600 years. They are also known as bianzhong. Shop a collection of Chinese bronze bells from top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is Chinese bronze made of?

Chinese bronze is an alloy of copper and tin. The material was influential in China’s growth and development from roughly 3300 to 1200 B.C. Due to its durability and abundance, bronze was used to make weapons and tools during this time. Shop a collection of Chinese bronze goods on 1stDibs.

What is a Chinese bronze censer?

A Chinese bronze censer is a decorative bowl fashioned out of bronze metal. Its purpose is to hold burning incense. In addition to bronze, the Chinese made censers out of copper, porcelain and stone. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chinese bronze censers.

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Lovely Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Charger Gold Fish Fishes, 19 Century

$4,129

Lovely Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Charger Gold Fish Fishes, 19 Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and beautifully made piece. With a stunning gold fish scene. Originally of the Catherina collection of Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partly auctioned in Amsterdam i...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Bronze

Bronze Statuette of an Ancestral Figure Standing on a Giant Fish

$1,375

Bronze Statuette of an Ancestral Figure Standing on a Giant Fish

Located in Yonkers, NY

A bronze vintage statuette depicting a Chinese ancestral figure standing on a giant fish.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Edo/Meiji 19th c Fish Incense Burners Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue

$2,007

Antique Edo/Meiji 19th c Fish Incense Burners Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Country of origin: Japan Age: Edo/Meiji Period 19th century Size: 11 cm high Condition: Good condition. SIze: 19x11cm Period 19th century

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Bronze Fish Incense Burner

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H 8 in Dm 4.5 in

Bronze Fish Incense Burner

Located in SOMIS, CA

Super unique bronze fish incense burner is a delight to have and hold. The fish is the famed and prized oriental carp, which is symbol of prosperity and wealth. The base features wav...

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2010s Chinese Metalwork

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Bronze

Small 19th Chinese Cloisonné Bowl with Fish Decor

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H 3.75 in Dm 4.53 in

Small 19th Chinese Cloisonné Bowl with Fish Decor

Located in Brussels, BE

Precious 19th century bronze cloisonné bowl. Beautiful decor and colors. Red and black fishes in water decor inside. Dimensions: 11.5 cm diameter x 6.5 cm H and 9.5 cm H with its ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Chinese Song Bronze Mirror with Twin Fish, c. 1200

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H 7.5 in W 5 in D 2 in

Chinese Song Bronze Mirror with Twin Fish, c. 1200

Located in Chicago, IL

Cloaked in a rich patina and verdigris oxidization, this Chinese bronze mirror has the simple beauty and undeniable texture of an ancient object.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Primitive Metalwork

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Bronze

Bronze Carp Fish Sculpture

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H 15 in W 30 in D 8 in

Bronze Carp Fish Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Bronze Sculpture of a walking Carp fish. A symbol of success, prosperity and the achievement of scoial status. Can be used inside or outside

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20th Century Chinese Metalwork

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Bronze

Chinese Bronze Fish Form Vase

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H 7 in W 6 in D 6 in

Chinese Bronze Fish Form Vase

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Great looking object d'arte vase in the shape of an open mouthed fish having great detailing and verdigris patina.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Bronze

Pair of Blue and White Chinese Export Fish Bowls with Bronze Mounts

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H 14.75 in Dm 16 in

Pair of Blue and White Chinese Export Fish Bowls with Bronze Mounts

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of blue and white Chinese export porcelain crackle glaze finished fishbowls with moulded bronze mounts, with foo lion side mounted ring handles and on elevated animal claw feet....

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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain

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Bronze

Bronze Fish Incense Burner, Oriental Censer

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H 8 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Bronze Fish Incense Burner, Oriental Censer

Located in Somis, CA

Super unique bronze fish incense burner is a delightful object the fish is the famed and prized oriental carp, which is symbol of prosperity and wealth. The base features waves and w...

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2010s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Blanc de Chine Porcelain and Doré Bronze Mounted Fish Form Lamps

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H 26 in W 13 in D 8 in

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 mounted with beautiful antique French Louis XV style doré bronze fountain-form overflow...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Table Lamps

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Bronze Dragon Fish

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H 13 in W 5.5 in D 7 in

Bronze Dragon Fish

Located in SOMIS, CA

This spectacular piece has so much power! Exquisite details can be observed throughout the design, including well defined scales, fins, teeth and horns. The dragon is the king of the...

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Art Deco Gilded Bronze Koi Fish Doorstop

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H 15.25 in W 10.38 in D 2 in

Art Deco Gilded Bronze Koi Fish Doorstop

Located in Cookeville, TN

A massive Koi fish made of bronze will be a perfect doorstop for your dwelling. He has distinct casting from the tip of his tail to his nose. He is perched on a beveled platform.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels

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Bronze

Pair of Antique 19th Century Bronze Vases

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H 24.02 in Dm 11.82 in

Pair of Antique 19th Century Bronze Vases

Located in Bournemouth, GB

Pair of late 19th century Chinese bronze vases depicting dragons and fish.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Keyaki Wood Koi Carp Sculpture, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

$1,155

H 7.49 in W 15.75 in D 3.94 in

Japanese Keyaki Wood Koi Carp Sculpture, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Located in Glasgow, GB

A large hand-carved Japanese koi carp sculpture in keyaki wood, dating to the late 19th century during the Meiji period. Measuring 48 cm long, the fish has a strongly graphic silhoue...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Charger, Hand-Painted Porcelain Bowl, Japan

$1,195

H 1.25 in Dm 12 in

Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Charger, Hand-Painted Porcelain Bowl, Japan

Located in Miami, FL

Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Charger, Decorative Dish or Bowl A beautiful example of Japanese Meiji-style cloisonné craftsmanship, this finely detailed charger (or decorative dish/bowl)...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain

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Porcelain

19th Century Antique Bronze Chinese Sculpture of Three Figures

$900Sale Price|42% Off

H 7.75 in W 5 in D 2.75 in

19th Century Antique Bronze Chinese Sculpture of Three Figures

Located in Miami, FL

Finely detailed antique bronze of three Chinese figures with a wonderful patina. A beautiful and bold conversation piece for any home. Measures: 7 3/4" H x 5" W x 2 3/4" D Delightfu...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

ANTIQUE SOLiD BRONZE JAPANESE KOI CARP STATUE OF A WONDERFULLY ELEGANT FISH

$1,835

H 3.55 in W 11.42 in D 5.12 in

ANTIQUE SOLiD BRONZE JAPANESE KOI CARP STATUE OF A WONDERFULLY ELEGANT FISH

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1920 solid bronze Japanese Koi Carp statue A wonderfully original find, this...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

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Bronze

Large Chinese Enamel Bronze Cloisonne Charger

$2,175

H 5 in Dm 20 in

Large Chinese Enamel Bronze Cloisonne Charger

Located in Norwood, NJ

Large Chinese enamel bronze cloisonne charger. Unusual and rare bronze Chinese Cloisonne charger. The brightly multicolored enamel decoration features Crane birds and many colorful f...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

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Bronze, Enamel

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases

$3,806 / set

H 17.33 in Dm 7.88 in

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A pair of good quality 19th century Japanese bronze vases on stands, each with raised floral and bird relief, mounted on bronze and carved wood stands.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

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Bronze

20th Century Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue of Fish Japan Marked

$662

H 8.27 in Dm 0.04 in

20th Century Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue of Fish Japan Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Nicely made artifact used as table decoration during the kaiseki meal. The piece is marked Condition Overall condition just some ware. 210mm length Period 20th c...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

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Bronze

Exceptional Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Charger, Turquoise Ground, 18 Inches

$19,700

H 18 in Dm 18 in

Exceptional Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Charger, Turquoise Ground, 18 Inches

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An exceptional and monumental Japanese cloisonné enamel charger of extraordinary artistic and technical quality, Meiji period (1868–1912), circa 1890–1893. Measuring an impressive 18...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Japanese Bronze Figure by Miyao Eisuke, Meiji Period

$16,313

H 10.44 in W 5.52 in D 4.34 in

Japanese Bronze Figure by Miyao Eisuke, Meiji Period

By Eisuke Miyao 1

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING A FINELY DETAILED JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE BY MIYAO EISUKE, MEIJI PERIOD, CIRCA 1890. From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this outstanding...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze and Carved Figure of a Maiden, circa 1910

$2,950

H 8.75 in Dm 5.25 in

Bronze and Carved Figure of a Maiden, circa 1910

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A bronze and carved figure of a maiden, circa 1910 Measures: Height 8.75 in. (22.22 cm.), Width 5.25 in. (13.33 cm.), Depth 5.25 in. (13.33 cm.).

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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Lovely 19c Antique Meiji Period Japanese Charger Bird Bronze Cloisonne

$949

H 1.3 in Dm 12.01 in

Lovely 19c Antique Meiji Period Japanese Charger Bird Bronze Cloisonne

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Lovely and beautifully made piece. Provenance: Originally part of the Catherina collection of Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partly auctioned in Amsterd...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Bronze

Pair of Antique Japanese Bronze Candlesticks / Incense Holders

$350

H 8 in Dm 3 in

Pair of Antique Japanese Bronze Candlesticks / Incense Holders

Located in Forney, TX

A pair of Japanese Meiji Period (1852-1912) bronze altar candlesticks / incense holders with attractive warm brownish red bronze color and patina. Japan, 19th century, diminutive /...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Candlesticks

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Totai Shippo Cloisonné on Satsuma Plate Japanese, 19th Century

$374

H 1.07 in Dm 8.51 in

Antique Japanese Totai Shippo Cloisonné on Satsuma Plate Japanese, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese Totai Shippo cloisonne (cloisonné ) pottery plate. The plate has the usual cream coloured body that is normally associated with satsuma ware. It has been decorated with a ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Charger

$1,250

H 2 in Dm 14 in

Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Charger

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Lovely large Japanese cloisonné enamel charger Meiji Period (1868-1912). Measure: Large 14 inch. Intricate enamel over brass cloisonné portraying a colorful floral and foliage motif...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Copper

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Cloisonne Flowers Ito Yusaburo

$2,062

Dm 11.74 in

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Cloisonne Flowers Ito Yusaburo

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kinds of flowers and butterflies on a blue base. This piece is made by a talented artist, Ito Yusaburo. The bottom mark. Cloisonné ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Statuette of a Chinese Ancestral Figure

$1,025

H 15.5 in W 6 in D 5 in

Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Statuette of a Chinese Ancestral Figure

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage lost wax cast bronze statuette of a Chinese ancestral figure with textured patina. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax (à la cire Perdue) that allows a g...

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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Chinese Bronze Fish For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Chinese bronze fish for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Chinese bronze fish was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bronze, metal and ceramic. Chinese bronze fish have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Chinese bronze fish made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Chinese Bronze Fish?

Prices for Chinese bronze fish can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Chinese bronze fish begin at $199 and can go as high as $90,000, while the average can fetch as much as $800.

Questions About Chinese Bronze Fish

What is a Chinese fish bowl?
1 Answer
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.
What are Chinese bronzes?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Chinese bronzes refer to bronze objects that were cast in China before 1500 BCE. These bronze items were most likely used as ritual pieces for worship of the user’s ancestors, whose names were often inscribed on the bronze. You’ll find a variety of Chinese bronzes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What does the Chinese koi fish represent?
1 Answer
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.
What are Chinese bronze bells?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Chinese bronze bells are bells crafted from bronze that were used as instruments in China. Many were typically hung in a frame and used to create a melody by hitting them with a mallet. Some date back up to 3,600 years. They are also known as bianzhong. Shop a collection of Chinese bronze bells from top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is Chinese bronze made of?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Chinese bronze is an alloy of copper and tin. The material was influential in China’s growth and development from roughly 3300 to 1200 B.C. Due to its durability and abundance, bronze was used to make weapons and tools during this time. Shop a collection of Chinese bronze goods on 1stDibs.
What is a Chinese bronze censer?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Chinese bronze censer is a decorative bowl fashioned out of bronze metal. Its purpose is to hold burning incense. In addition to bronze, the Chinese made censers out of copper, porcelain and stone. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chinese bronze censers.