Lot 3204. A Longquan celadon ‘Twin Fish’ dish, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279); 5 in. (12.7 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 80,000 - HKD 120,000. Price realised HKD 87,500. © Christie’s Image Ltd 2014. 

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 in a pale celadon glaze.

Provenance: Property of a private collection in Western Japan, acquired around 1920s. 

Christie’s. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 26 November 2014