Hutian Blue and White Fish Bowl, Birds Mirror in a typical frame and

in a typical frame and panel design with legs that end in classic horse hoof feet

with a bottom shelf

where it would have been used on the 'kang' - a raised area heated from below that formed the main living space in a Chinese home during the colder months

This was a typical feature of Qinghai cabinets

Each figure is shown in an outdoor setting and holding items that a include scrolled documents and a 'pipa' (a type of Chinese instrument similar to a lute)

Hutian Blue and White Fish Bowl, Birds Mirror in a typical frame andThese large, heavy porcelain bowls are reproductions of those used traditionally to house prized pet fish in China. They incorporate four lion head handles and are beautifully decorated all around with birds, either in mid flight or perched on the branches of flowering trees. Handmade in Jingdezhen, the traditional home of Chinese porcelain, these bowls showcase the superior craftsmanship and time honored techniques of the region. The exquisite cobalt