Chinese Da Ya Zhai porcelain lotus pond brush pot

Chinese porcelain Da Ya Zhai lotus pond bitong, a circular brushpot with an Imperial yellow glazed exterior and a turquoise glazed interior and inset circle within the unglazed base, all covered with fine, small pattern, iron wire craquelure. A red, Da Ya Zhai mark and a red and white, Tian Di Yi Jia Chun medallion are glazed just below the rim. The brushpot is decorated with many, finely drawn and detailed, frolicking, Asian carp (Chinese: 鲤鱼; pinyin: Liyu), amid lotus pads and flowers, all with gold detailing and in low relief. A red and white, Yong Qing Chan Chun, Guangxu mark is glazed to the inset circle of the base. Circa early 20th century, no later than mid century. Excellent vintage condition Dayazhai: (Studio of the Greater Odes) found on imperial porcelain commissioned by the Qing Empress Dowager Cixi. Tian Di Yi Jia Chun: The Whole World celebrating as One Family Yong Qing Chan Chun: Eternal Prosperity and Enduring Spring