Hutian Blue and White Medium Fish Bowl, Cranes W103 x D12 x H47cm therefore looking the same at

therefore looking the same at both sides

cream and beige

Part of the Ashmolean Collection

Cabinets of this type were commonly used in family homes to store clothing or household items and doubled as altar surfaces for ancestor worship

vernacular style

Hutian Blue and White Medium Fish Bowl, Cranes W103 x D12 x H47cm therefore looking the same atThe lovely blue and white bowls are reproductions of those traditionally used for pet fish in China and make lovely indoor planters. The decoration around the bowl shows a pair of cranes set against a background of bamboo. The crane is a symbol of wisdom and longevity in China, whilst bamboo represents strength and resilience. Handmade in Jingdezhen, the traditional home of Chinese porcelain, these bowls showcase the superior craftsmanship and time