VesselsChinese12th-13th century

Small Dish with Everted Lip and Decoration of Two Fish

12th-13th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Longquan celadon ware: light gray stoneware with bluish green celadon glaze over applique decoration

Culture

Chinese

Period

Song dynasty, Southern Song period, 1127-1279

Century

12th-13th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 3.8 x Dia. 14 cm (1 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)

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