A Longquan Celadon Twin-Fish Dish, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Photo 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, their scales and fins well defined, and covered overall in a pale celadon glaze stopping around the foot rim. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm.) diam. Estimate HK$100,000 - HK$150,000 ($12,957 - $19,436). Price Realized HK$162,500 ($21,051)
Provenance: Purchased in London in the 1980s
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
Christie's. THE SOUND OF JADE AND THE SHADOW OF A CHRYSANTHEMUM - 28 May 2014, Hong Kong - http://www.christies.com/