LARGE CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE FISH BOWL
Republic period, all around decoration depicting the eighteen Luohans (arhats), guardians of the Buddhist faith, in a mountain landscape; the interior decorated with five large goldfish and sea plants, 21"h; 24.5"diam.
Acquired during the travels of a Georgian lady in the 1950's, and descended through the family.
In the Chinese Tradition, the 18 Luohans are generally presented in the order they are said to have appeared to Guan Xiu, not according to their power: Deer Sitting, Happy, Raised Bowl, Raised Pagoda, Meditating, Oversea, Elephant Riding, Laughing Lion, Open Heart, Raised Hand, Thinking, Scratched Ear, Calico Bag, Plantain, Long Eyebrow, Doorman, Taming Dragon and Taming Tiger.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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Lot 328 : LARGE CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE FISH BOWL
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