Vase in the shape of two fish, Chinese, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, ceramic decorative vessel with red and white glaze, 19th century, China; height 35.8 cm, An upright ceramic object shaped like a fish with a narrow neck and flared rim, glazed in bright orange with a glossy finish; the surface shows textured scale-like patterns on the body and smooth areas near the head, with small dark circular spots where the eyes would be; the base is slightly flared and rests on a reflective surface, and the background is a uniform light gray.
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Vase in the shape of two fish, Chinese, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, ceramic decorative vessel with red and white glaze, 19th century, China; height 35.8 cm, An upright ceramic object shaped like a fish with a narrow neck and flared rim, glazed in bright orange with a glossy finish; the surface shows textured scale-like patterns on the body and smooth areas near the head, with small dark circular spots where the eyes would be; the base is slightly flared and rests on a reflective surface, and the background is a uniform light gray.

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Vase shape two fish Chinese Qing dynasty 1644–1911 ceramic decorative vessel red white glaze 19th century China height 35.8 cm upright ceramic object shaped fish narrow neck flared rim glazed bright orange glossy finish surface textured scale- patterns body smooth areas near head small dark circular spots eyes base slightly flared rests reflective surface background uniform light gray.

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