A 'Longquan' celadon 'twin fish' dish Song dynasty
Estimate $2,500 – $3,500
with shallow rounded sides and broad everted rim, the interior with two fish in relief swimming in opposite directions, the exterior moulded with upright petals, all beneath the sea-green glaze of even tone
21.5 cm diameter
- Lot Sold $3,500 (Hammer Price)
- $4,270 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Literature
Compare with a similar dish sold Christie's New York, 19-20 February 2014, lot 232
Condition Report
A fine hairline crack over the rim approx 1cm and a small indent where the glaze not adhered beneath the rim on the exterior. Some slight surface wear and scratches. Otherwise good condition.
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