The pattern of two animals revolving in opposite directions implies the revolution of the universe and continuation of life. Common atterns are rotating fish in pairs, triples or quadruples; or rotating birds. Sometimes, the fish or the revolving fish are painted on
the bottom or the lower part of a dish, a metaphor for mother's body of the universe, to symbolize the revolution of earth; or on the upper portion or tile edge of the utensils, to symbolize the revolution of the sky.
