Qing Dynasty, Xianfeng period, delicately potted, the steep, tapering sides rising to a slightly flaring rim, the exterior applied with exquisitely incised white-slip decoration of waves, and painted in iron red glaze numerous goldfish captured in various postures, the recessed base inscribed with a six-character mark in red. Height 2 1/2 in., Width 3 1/4 in.