Chinese Qing dynasty ovoid form porcelain fish bowl decorated around the circumference in underglaze blue on a white ground with lotus seedpods and scrolling tendrils topped by a border of alternating pendant spear points and ruyi heads. The pot tapers to an unglazed, flat, slightly recessed base. The interior, rolled rim, and raised rib under the rim are all glazed white. This vessel could also be used as a scholar's scroll pot for storing rolled handscrolls. 7 1/8” high x 9 1/4” diameter. 19th century. Very good overall condition. There is a small old browned star crack in the interior that appears to be from the original production. From the private collection of a former American resident in Guangzhou and Beijing from 1983-1987.