A glazed ceramic vessel modelled in the form of a fish, featuring an open mouth and a flared, vertically-ribbed tail that serves as a pedestal base. The piece is decorated with a rich flambé or sang de boeuf reduction glaze, displaying mottled tones of deep crimson, purple, and cream. The base bears indistinct impressed marks, which include the text MADE IN ENGLAND. This style of glaze and the mark suggest an origin from a British art pottery manufacturer such as Royal Lancastrian or Royal Doulton.
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