Bowl with peony and two fishes

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 5363
Type: vessel; object for daily use; pottery
Date of production:
12th–13th centuries
Song dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: porcelain
Techniques: glazed; printed
Dimensions: height: 5.5 cm
diameter (mouth): 18 cm
diameter (base): 6.4 cm
The six-part bowl resembles the shape of a flower. Its centre is decorated with a highly popular moulded motif, a pair of fishes swimming among lotuses. Qingbai ware. Southern Song dynasty.