What is a Chinese fish bowl?

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Japanese Fish Bowl

Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Incense Bowl

$150

H 1 in W 7 in D 3.75 in

Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Incense Bowl

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Iron sculptural fish bowl from Japan. Great for incense. Wonderful patina. Signed with a Japanese

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic Japanese 1970's Fish Bowl

$325

H 3 in Dm 6 in

Ceramic Japanese 1970's Fish Bowl

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Decorative mid-century ceramic bowl from Japan with glaze painted yellow and white fish.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Japanese Glazed and Painted Centerpiece Bowl Object, Fish Logo

$895

H 7.5 in Dm 10.5 in

Japanese Glazed and Painted Centerpiece Bowl Object, Fish Logo

Located in Miami, FL

Japanese Glazed and Painted Centerpiece Bowl Object, Fish Logo Offered for sale is a mid-20th

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Vintage Matcha Bowl 1980s Gold fish Kyo-Kiyomizu style

$300Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.84 in Dm 4.73 in

Japanese Vintage Matcha Bowl 1980s Gold fish Kyo-Kiyomizu style

Located in Paris, FR

This is a Matcha bowl which we use for tea ceremony and this bowl was made in Japan around 1980s in

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Trio Antique Japanese Porcelain Arita Polychrome Bowl Fishes, 19th Century

$265Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.11 in Dm 5.4 in

Trio Antique Japanese Porcelain Arita Polychrome Bowl Fishes, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Region of Origin: Japan Japan Dynasty Period: Meiji Period (1867

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Blue & White Porcelain Hibachi / Fish Bowl Planter–Early 20th Century

$3,300

H 14 in Dm 20.5 in

Japanese Blue & White Porcelain Hibachi / Fish Bowl Planter–Early 20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

weight, this versatile vessel may be used as a statement jardinière, fish bowl, or decorative centerpiece

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Early 20th Century Japanese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese cloisonné Bowl with Fish Attributed to Hattori Tadasaburo

$5,000

H 9.75 in Dm 9.75 in

19th Century Japanese cloisonné Bowl with Fish Attributed to Hattori Tadasaburo

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper plate with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, ca. 1910s. The piece

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Japanese Fukagawa Koransha Imari Wise Men Phoenix Koi Fish Bowl 16"

$1,295Sale Price|30% Off

H 9 in Dm 10 in

Antique Japanese Fukagawa Koransha Imari Wise Men Phoenix Koi Fish Bowl 16"

By Fukagawa

Located in Dayton, OH

Circa early 20th century Japanese Meiji centerpiece fish bowl by Fukagawa Porcelain. Large onion

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Trio Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl fishes

$180Sale Price|81% Off

H 1.11 in Dm 5.4 in

Trio Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl fishes

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent bowls from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely blue and polychrome scene Unmarked at the base. Condi...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Great 20th Century Japanese Raw Fish Bowl Blue and White Hand Painted Artist

$458Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.04 in Dm 6.5 in

Great 20th Century Japanese Raw Fish Bowl Blue and White Hand Painted Artist

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice bowl in Nabeshima style Condition Overall Condition Perfect. Small chip. Size 165mm

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20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Recent Sales

Vintage Orange and White Porcelain Japanese Fish Bowl Planter

Sold

H 16 in Dm 18 in

Vintage Orange and White Porcelain Japanese Fish Bowl Planter

Located in Norwood, NJ

Large vintage orange and white porcelain Japanese fish bowl planter. Japanese porcelain fish bowl

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Early 20th Century Japanese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Imari Blue and White Fish Bowl Planter

Sold

H 15.25 in Dm 19 in

Imari Blue and White Fish Bowl Planter

Located in Norwood, NJ

Imari blue and white porcelain fish bowl planter with bird and blossoming floral design. Large and

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Asian Blue and White Fish Centerpiece Bowl

Sold

H 8 in W 20 in D 20 in

Vintage Asian Blue and White Fish Centerpiece Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous vintage Asian centerpiece bowl. A chic fish design in a classic blue and white story. A

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Late 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Imari Jardiniere or Fish Bowl with Relief Design, 19th Century

Sold

H 14 in Dm 17 in

Imari Jardiniere or Fish Bowl with Relief Design, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Imari Jardiniere or Fish Bowl with Relief Design, 19th Century. Wood base is 9.5" h

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Planters and Jardinieres

Japanese Big Antique Brilliant Blue And White Gold Fish Bowl

Sold

H 7.5 in Dm 16 in

Japanese Big Antique Brilliant Blue And White Gold Fish Bowl

Located in South Burlington, VT

An amazing and glistening blue and white glazed "Koi" ceramic bowl crafted during the Meji period

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Imari Style Fish Bowl on Stand with Floral Decorations

Sold

H 21.5 in Dm 21 in

Vintage Japanese Imari Style Fish Bowl on Stand with Floral Decorations

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant and colorful, vintage fishbowl was created in Japan, circa 1960. Round in shape and

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain, Mahogany

Japanese Imari Jardiniere, 19th century.

Sold

H 15.75 in Dm 13.39 in

Japanese Imari Jardiniere, 19th century.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th Century Japanese Imari fish bowl / jardiniere. Having wonderful bold Imari

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Nippon Large Fish Bowl, circa 1900

Sold

H 18 in Dm 21 in

Japanese Nippon Large Fish Bowl, circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

Japanese monumental fish bowl planter with yellow ground and multi-colored peonies, birds and

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Pottery Koi Fish Decorated Bowl

Sold

H 4.5 in Dm 15.88 in

19th Century Japanese Pottery Koi Fish Decorated Bowl

Located in Essex, MA

A large late 19th century Japanese pottery bowl, of circular form, with gilded bracketed edge

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Serving Bowls

Materials

Earthenware

Fine and Large Imari Bowl Decorated with Fish, circa 1680, Genroku Period

Sold

H 7.09 in Dm 14.18 in

Fine and Large Imari Bowl Decorated with Fish, circa 1680, Genroku Period

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

A fine and large Japanese Imari bowl, late 17th century, Genroku, period (1688-1704). Decorated in

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off

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$17,505 / item

H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in

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French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022

$2,091 / set

H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in

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1960s Japanese Bird Stork Metal Table Sculpture Vintage Mid-Century Modernist

$585

H 10.5 in W 2.5 in D 4.5 in

1960s Japanese Bird Stork Metal Table Sculpture Vintage Mid-Century Modernist

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Japanese Cast metal bird. W 2.5 x D 4.5 x H 2.5 in

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

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Japanese Fish Bowl For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese fish bowl for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and earthenware, every Japanese fish bowl was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Japanese fish bowl, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese fish bowl — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese fish bowl, those designed in mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made Japanese fish bowl has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Makuzu Kozan and SoShiro are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Fish Bowl?

Prices for a Japanese fish bowl start at $223 and top out at $8,000 with the average selling for $472.

Questions About Japanese Fish Bowl

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.