A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON TWIN FISH PORCELAIN DISH. Fish well detailed and applied in high relief surrounded by lightly incised circular rings. The outer wall decorated with carved lotus petals, covered in a pale celadon glaze excluding the foot ring where the pale grey body is revealed. 16 cm diam. Provenance: from the collection of the late Grahame Clarke (1942 Ð 2014), master potter known for founding two potteries, Highland Stoneware in Lochniver in 1942 and Grahame Clarke Porcelain in London in 1991. This bowl purchased by Mr. Clarke in the mid 2000s as Yuan Dynasty (13th Century), possibly of the period. For reference: Similar examples are illustrated and described in the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society book 'Chinese Celadons'. In fine condition, no cracks or chips and only minimal surface wear. No signs of repair.

In fine condition, no cracks or chips and only minimal surface wear. No signs of repair.