A Chinese blue and white jardiniere or fish bowl, 18th/19th century Of typical rounded form with everted rim, decorated with playful pixiu amid clouds and flames, a key and panel border to the rim, a diaper and lotus border to the base, 36cm dia, 30cm high (hairlines). Condition report: There is a star crack to the body just below the border and a further star crack to the underside, also visible inside.