This is a Royal Copenhagen piece from the Art Nouveau period, featuring motifs of insects and crustaceans. The artist is Erik Nielsen, and the original prototype was created around 1894. In the world of European porcelain art, it was the era of Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) and Japonism. This work is often discussed by researchers and collectors in relation to Japanese ceramics. This series has large and small sizes, with the large size featuring paintings of fish. The underwater expression beautifully utilizes underglaze coloring. The tray is thick and heavy. While the modeling is very realistic, the fish paintings are reminiscent of Japanese paintings, suggesting a possible Eastern influence. *Size* Approximately 24 x 20.5 x 6.8 cm *Condition* In beautiful condition with no noticeable scratches or stains. Felt pads attached to the bottom to prevent scratches. Thank you.