Dish with two fish
Place of OriginJiangxi province, China
DynastyMing dynasty (1368-1644), Reign of the Wanli emperor (1573-1620)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze blue decoration
DimensionsH. 1 3/8 in x Diam. 7 in, H. 3.5 cm x Diam. 17.8 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1679
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on viewMarkingsWanli mark and square-framed four-character mark with four additional characters disposed around the square
More Information明朝篔曆江皁景德汒窯梮絏撦稅盤
Traditionally fish—(yu 撦"abundance" (yu 曨—are thought to swim in pairs and to be happy in their environment. The motif of a pair of fish stands not only for abundance but also for marital bliss.
approx. 1600-1644
approx. 1573-1644
1573-1620
approx. 1700-1800
