A LONGQUAN CELADON 'TWIN FISH' PORCELAIN DISH, China, Song dynasty (960-1279)

d cm 22

With shallow, rounded sides rising to a wide flat rim, the interior features two molded scaly fish swimming in opposite directions, while the exterior is carved with lotus petals radiating upward from the foot. The piece is entirely covered with a semi-transparent sea-green glaze, neatly finishing around the unglazed orange foot.

宋   青瓷双鱼纹盘