Thrift find - Chinese fish bowl / planter with unusual symbol/characters on bottom

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by journeymagazine, Dec 29, 2022.

  1. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    I found this at a local thrift store today but didn't buy it yet (it's in back till tomorrow) because my friend wanted $50 for it & I wasn't sure about it.
    Has anyone seen this before? It's the only thing on the bottom; no Made in China - does that mean it's older than when imports had to start stamping them where they were from? (I think it was around the 40's?)
    The inside also appears better done (and with more fish) than the normal inexpensive ones I've seen mass produced?
    Thanks for any information - especially, is it worth buying?! lol

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  2. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    I'd pass.
    I'm not seeing any quality in the decoration.
     
  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    You can do an internet search for "China fish bowl" and "hunting scene" to see comparables. Here's one.

    Debora

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  4. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    Yes, I think a pass, too. Newish southeast Asian manufacture and not of good quality.
     
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