Fish bowl with mythological figures
| Accession Nr.: | 54.262.1 |
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| Type: | vessel; pottery |
| Date of production: |
17th - 18th centuries
Qing dynasty |
| Place of production: |
| Materials: | porcelain |
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| Techniques: | underglaze blue |
| Dimensions: | height: 48.5 cm diameter (mouth): 54 cm diameter (base): 30 cm |
The surface of the body is covered with figures standing on or riding mythical animals, rising out of the sea. The composition of the design shows similarities with horizontal scroll paintings.