鶯歌蓋印加彩腰子魚紋盤2

TW-5-01-01-0-B-0008

This plate was made in the Yingge Earth Kiln during 1945-1964, and is made of pottery in an oval plate shape. The double fish pattern is printed using the overglaze enamel technique with red glaze, and black glaze is used for the eyes. Water plants pattern is printed in green glaze around the fish, and blue hand-painted water wave pattern is added, presenting a lively image of the swimming fish. The edge of the plate is decorated with a flash glaze and a pink border.

Fish and shrimp patterns were common decorations on Taiwan bowls and plates in early period. The fish pattern symbolizes “abundance every year” in common people’s lives, and the appearance of fish at banquets also metaphorically represents wealth and happiness, embodying Taiwanese people’s desire for “food with fish” in early period. It is one of the important cultural symbols and meanings of Taiwan in early period. The paired fish pattern also has rich cultural meanings such as marriage, love, harmony, and Tai Chi. The kiln mark of the Yingge Earth Kiln is found at the bottom of the plate.

Producer：Earth Kiln

Production year：1945-1964

Origin：Yingge

Size：(L)22 cm (W)16 cm (H)2 cm    

Weight：0.277 (kg)