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Dish with twin fish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the image is "Dish with twin fish", by artist unknown. The image shows a ceramic dish with a glossy sage green interior. The dish is round and has a wide mouth with a narrow base. The interior features two small fish in relief, positioned near the bottom center of the dish. The dish sits on a flat, off-white surface. A shadow is cast to the left of the dish. The background is plain and featureless.

Artwork Details

Date
13th century
Medium
Stoneware with celadon glaze (Longquan ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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