Fish In Glazed Sandstone Mount In Gilt Bronze. China And France 18th Century.

Vase in the shape of 2 intertwined fish forming only one individual. Chinese ceramic enameled in turquoise blue with black details. The mount is in cast bronze and gilded with mercury, it is in 2 parts, thus allowing it to be assembled around the tail of the fish. It is of high quality "Rocaille" style and certainly from the early 18th century. The ceramic is a kind of stoneware fired at low temperature and is part of the large production of ridge tiles (tile work) and other Chinese ceramics of exteriors from the Ming and the beginning of the Qing, but this subject of two tangled fish is very artistic. and particularly rare. Moreover, the Chinese symbolism is strong, it is about marital happiness. It is an absolutely unique object. The vase has an abnormally high foot which would not make sense and would be unsightly for a  vase, so we think it is possible that it was specially ordered in China with this high foot for better fixing in the future bronze base, make in France. The vase has no restoration. Some accidents visible on photos. Tail, fin and lip. The mounting is of excellent quality ,certainly work of Paris. Original gilding, not cleaned, visibly in good condition under the dirt. Height:25cm