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19th Century Chinese Fish Bowl Oval Decorative Planter

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Large Antique planter Large Late 19th Century Chinese Decorative Stonewear Fish Bowl or Planter For sale is a rare antique large oval Stonewear bowl used in modern times as a garden planter, fishbowl or decorative indoor item. The bowl is over 120 years old and made in hardy Stonewear, neatly decorated with horses and flower head impressions on the rim. The bowl has a drainage hole. People used pots of this kind to store ‘Black Century Eggs’ - a traditional Chinese culinary delicacy created by preserving eggs for several weeks to many months. The pot was considered an essential item in creating this valuable ceremonial food. Dimensions (cm): 58H x 121W x 92D Condition: Characterful patina achieved over time.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.84 in (58 cm)Width: 47.64 in (121 cm)Depth: 36.23 in (92 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    STOKE ON TRENT, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4873129367272

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