Yuan Dynasty Longquan Celadon Pink‑Green Lobbed Dish With Applied Twin Fish Motifs,13th‑14th century Chinese southern export celadon porcelain

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Dimensions:Mouth Diameter 20.8cm(8.19in),Height 4.8cm(1.89in),13th‑14th century Yuan Dynasty Longquan kiln porcelainCondition & Provenance:The dish is fully intact without hairline cracks,chip damage or restorations.Natural aged crackles spread across the whole surface beneath the lush pink‑green glaze.The applied twin‑fish relief at center is well‑preserved with crisp details on scales and fins.Lobed flower‑form rim edges stay sharp and defined.The foot ring reveals iron‑brown raw clay along its outer edge.Subtle earth‑buried patina occurs on rim and exterior as authentic age deposit with no modern artificial distressing.This piece comes from a private collector specializing in Song‑Yuan ancient porcelain based in Hong Kong,acquired from a reputable antique gallery in Kuala Lumpur back in 2018.Large Yuan Longquan lobbed dishes with intact applied twin‑fish relief are scarce on the global antique market,representing a key surviving artifact for studying Yuan export‑oriented Longquan ceramic industry.Description:This large lobbed dish with applied twin‑fish decoration was produced at Longquan kilns during China’s Yuan Dynasty.It served both domestic display and daily use and was one of the major ceramic types manufactured for maritime overseas trade.The dish features a scalloped flower‑shaped rim with undulating wavy edge.The interior walls follow the rim contour with concave melon‑lobed fluting,delivering a spacious elegant silhouette;at over 20.8 centimeters across,it qualifies as a substantial large‑format plate.Thick,velvety pink‑green Longquan celadon glaze covers interior and exterior,rendering soft muted tone over fine interwoven natural crackles formed over centuries of aging.Two molded swimming fish are applied onto the central base surface via relief technique.Fish scales,fins and tails are sharply detailed;paired fish symbolize surplus and prosperity,an extremely popular auspicious motif across Song and Yuan ceramic art.The short foot ring is neatly wheel‑trimmed;the outer unglazed foot exposes dense iron‑brown clay body characteristic of main Longquan kiln production.Exterior walls repeat the same lobed fluting pattern from the rim,creating harmonious visual balance between inside and out.Longquan celadon enjoyed massive export volume in Yuan times and lobbed fish dishes were among the most sought‑after shapes.Nevertheless,large surviving specimens with fully undamaged fish relief remain quite rare in private hands.This dish faithfully preserves all hallmark Yuan Longquan technical traits including rich glaze,natural crackles and intact applied ornament.It holds great decorative,collectible and historical significance for researching ancient maritime trade ceramics.It is perfectly suited for specialized Longquan collections and museum‑level Song‑Yuan ceramic exhibitions,providing outstanding physical evidence for understanding Yuan‑era kiln decorative techniques and export porcelain networks.

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