Longquan Celadon Washer with Applied Twin?Fish DecorationProposed Date: Yuan Dynasty, Longquan KilnDimensions: Diameter 14?cm (5.51 in), Height 3.7?cm (1.46 in)Object DescriptionMaterial and TechniqueThis washer is a Yuan?dynasty celadon produced at the Longquan kiln, wheel?thrown. It features a substantial ceramic body, with typical rust?red firing discoloration (huoshihong) exposed on the foot?ring. The vessel is fully covered in soft, thick powder?green glaze with a gentle sheen.Twin fish were pre?molded and applied onto the central interior base by appliqué technique. The fish are left unglazed, revealing the reddish?brown body clay and creating a striking contrast against the celadon ground.The exterior is molded with lotus?petal relief, a hallmark decorative motif of Yuan?period Longquan ware. Wheel?throwing traces are visible across the surface; the foot?ring is neatly trimmed, faithfully preserving key technical characteristics of Yuan?dynasty Longquan porcelain.Form and FunctionThe washer has a broad flared rim, shallow curved wall, vertically molded lotus?petal relief on the exterior, and a low foot?ring. The rim flares outward while the interior base is recessed, where two fish face one another. The twin?fish motif symbolizes abundance and surplus, an auspicious design widely popular across the Song?Yuan period.Washer of this shape served as a scholar?studio receptacle and display piece. It represents a classic Longquan type of the Yuan dynasty, demonstrating the kiln’s highly?developed glaze formula and sophisticated molded?appliqué decorative aesthetic.ConditionOverall intact. No breaks, no cracks, no large?area repairs. Retains its original ancient glaze, with no later glaze coating and no modern artificial ageing.The rim shows natural wear from age. The exterior lotus?petal relief and interior applied twin?fish remain crisp and well?preserved. The foot?ring is original and unmodified, without chiselled or reworked base; the natural rust?red firing patina on the exposed foot is fully preserved. Original inherited state throughout.