Large porcelain planter or fish bowl, China, Qing dynasty, decorated with dragon and phœnix chasing the flamed pearl in cartouches, on a yellow and pink background of flower scrolls, shou character (longevity), bats, peaches and friezes of leiwen and petals, inside decorated with herons and pond, with wooden base (not attached), diam. 65 cm approx. (outside), h. 67 cm approx. Certificate of age by P. C. Lu &, Sons Ltd Works of Art, Hong Kong, 19 April 1986, attesting that this object dates from the Tongzhi period. A large porcelain jardinière or fish basin, China, Qing dynasty, approximately 65 cm diameter (exterior), 67 cm high Certificate of antiquity by P. C. Lu &, Sons Ltd Works of Art, Hong Kong, 19 April 1986, attesting that this object dates from the Tongzhi period 瓷花缽或魚缸 約直徑 65厘米（外部），高 67 厘米 General surface wear Some firing imperfections Traces of wear inside on the bottom (stains, brownish material). Some surface scratches Possible small chip restorations on the inside Wear to glazes and gilding Overall wear to the surface Some firing imperfections Wear traces to the interior of the bottom (stains, brownish material) Some surface scratches Possible minute restorations of chips to the interior Wear of the enamels and the gilding