Zibo in east China's Shandong province is an important producing area for porcelain. "Fish" in Chinese has the same pronunciation as "surplus", therefore the pattern of fish is often seen on porcelain as a sign of being wealthy. The blue and white porcelain is often made simple and unadorned which can hold a large capacity. The pattern is hand made but the modeling, drawing, glazed coloring are different when made by different craftsmen.

At early stage, the pattern of fish is made meticulously and fish scales are drawn neatly. Later, the pattern is drawn more at will and uninhibited. In the picture, the back of the fish is drawn with one stroke. The whole pattern is generous and magnanimous.

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