Hutian Blue and White Medium Fish Bowl, Elephants colour-natural this intricate marriage bed fascia

this intricate marriage bed fascia is a work of art

the ingenious joinery is evident here

they were also known in Chinese as 'Grand Tutor Chairs' (taishi yi)

where it would have been used originally as a 'painting table' - a work surface for scholarly pursuits such as calligraphy or watercolours

Crafted in Jiangsu province

Hutian Blue and White Medium Fish Bowl, Elephants colour-natural this intricate marriage bed fasciaMade by artisans in Jingdezhen using traditional methods, this strinking porcelain bowl shows elephants set within a floral pattern. The classic cobalt pigment and crystalline glaze produce the characteristic blue and white aesthetic so distinctive of Chinese ceramics. A reproduction of the bowls traditionally used for displaying ornamental fish, it would function equally well as a contemporary indoor planter or decorative accent.