Bowl with two fish

13th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 221

The surface of this dish bears “biscuit” decoration, a process whereby a ceramic is fired partially or wholly unglazed. Here, the iron-rich unglazed portions oxidized into a fresh orange-red color that distinguishes the two fish. They swim within the glassy surface of the iconic celadon glaze that distinguishes Longquan ware. The effect evokes a pond of water.

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南宋龍泉窯青磁露胎貼花雙魚洗
Title: Bowl with two fish
Period: Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279)
Date: 13th century
Culture: China
Medium: Stoneware with celadon glaze and biscuit relief (Longquan ware)
Dimensions: H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Diam. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Frederick C. Hewitt Fund, 1911
Object Number: 11.142.3
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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