Object Description
A large Chinese ceramic basin produced during the Ming dynasty. The vessel sits upon a flat base, pierced through the centre, and features sides that extend outwards and are slightly convex leading to a flattened out-splayed rim. A white glaze is displayed across the outside and is enriched with two fish motifs painted in brown pigment across the upper body. The fishes are facing right, with their anatomical features painted in a stylised manner including the large circular eye, fins, tail and scales. Alternating with the fish is a flower motif, possibly a peony. The scene is enclosed by a raised horizontal ribbon-shaped band underneath.
Date: 1368-1644 AD
Period: Ming Dynasty