Song Dynasty Celadon Fish Plate

A Longquan celadon twin-fish plate, Southern Song Dynasty…
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A Longquan celadon twin-fish plate, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) the circular dish has deep rounded sides rising from a tapered foot to an everted rim. It is applied in the centre with two fish in high relief with their scales and fins well defined. The exterior is carved and moulded with ribbed lotus petals radiating upward and covered overall with an even glaze of bluish-green tone, with the exception of the foot ring which is burnt orange in the firing, 13 cm diameter. Provenance: an old Japanese collectoin. Raymond and Victoria Tregaskis Oriental Art, Sydney, Australia. A private collection, ACT, Australia.

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  • Song Dynasty - The Song Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in China from 960 to 1279 AD. It was divided into two periods, the Northern Song (960?1127) and the Southern Song (1127?1279). The emperor was the ultimate authority, but he relied on officials who were selected based on their merit and skills rather than their family background or social status. The Song Dynasty was a period of great artistic and cultural achievements, particularly in the areas of poetry, painting, and calligraphy. The Chinese invented the printing press during this period, which revolutionized the spread of knowledge and ideas. During the Song Dynasty, China had a prosperous economy and was a centre of international trade, particularly in luxury goods such as silk, tea, and porcelain. The use of paper money became more widespread during this period, facilitating commerce and trade.  
  • Everted - An everted rim is an outwardly turning or flaring outwards rim, as seen the rims on jugs, vases, bowls and dishes.

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