Curatorial notes
This is a plate decorated with fish made by Rörstrand. The fish motif, gracefully circling the rim, carries a deep resonance, doesn’t it? Throughout history, the fish has surfaced as a potent symbol. In early Christian art, it represented Christ, an anagram for "Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior". Elsewhere, it is a sign of abundance and fertility, deeply rooted in our subconscious connection to the life-sustaining waters. Consider the ancient Roman mosaics depicting marine life, or even further back, the Babylonian god Ea, often shown as half-man, half-fish. Here, on this plate, the fish are rendered with a delicate touch, almost ethereal. Yet, they evoke a primitive memory, an echo of our ancient reverence for these creatures of the deep. Such motifs aren't merely decorative; they are vessels of cultural memory, constantly evolving, resurfacing in new forms, and reminding us of the enduring power of symbols.
