SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)

Dishes of this type with twin fish - symbolising marital happiness – had been made at the Longquan kilns over a long period, since the Song dynasty and continuing well into the Yuan dynasty. Song dynasty examples are often characterised by an attractive, soft bluish-green tinge as can be seen on the current dish.

For Longquan dishes of this type in various sizes, refer to the examples published by Yutaka Mino and Katherine R. Tsiang, Ice and Green Clouds: Traditions of Chinese Celadon, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, 1986, nos. 77a-g.