Page 432 - The art of the Chinese potter By Hobson

PLATE XCV

Bowl with sides divided on the interior into six compart-
ments by slightly raised ribs. The porcelain, which is thinly
potted and highly translucent, is covered with a light blue glaze.
The bottom is engraved with two fishes in water, an emblem
of conjugal felicity. The mouth-rim is unglazed. The foot-
rim is low, and the base is covered with glaze. The bowl is
shown in two positions to indicate the shape as well as the

decoration.

Ju type. Sung dynasty. D. 72".
In the possession of Mr. A, L. Hetherington.