Bowl with pair of fish in the central medallion

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One of the most valued kinds of ceramics in China were vessels with greenish glaze, known as celadon. Elegant silhouettes with subtle ornamentation of carved lotus leaves and a softly blended thick glaze are characteristic features of the best celadon objects from the Longquan workshops of the Yuan period.
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measurements: depth Ø 13 cm
material: stoneware
technique: celadon glaze
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inventory number: Vu 2700
gallery collection: Collection of Asian and African Art

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