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White Jade Twin Fish, Qing Dynasty
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The two fish curling towards each other make a balanced, symmetrical piece, like yin and yang. They form a pendant that can be used as an ornament or toggle. The “mutton fat” white jade is highly polished.
A similar piece can be seen in Later Chinese Jades: Ming Dynasty to Early Twentieth Century, p. 272. Published by Asian Art Museum, San Fransisco. Image attached.
Later Chinese Jades explains that “fish, pronounced yu, is a homonym for ‘abundance’. In Chinese art, the motif of a pair of fish not only means ‘double abundance’ but also stands for conjugal bliss and fertility, because fish spawn numerous eggs.”
Refer to the last image to see a Qing Dynasty white jade twin fish sculpture sold at Sotheby's.
Dimensions
2 1/4 X 2 X 1 in,
5.5 X 5 X 2.5 cm
Weight: 78.5 grams
Provenance — from a San Diego jade collector who purchased this from Hong Kong in the 1960s
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- Weight:78.5 g
- Dimensions:Width: 1.97 in (50 mm)Depth: 0.99 in (25 mm)Length: 2.17 in (55 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Qing Dynasty
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:San Diego, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4097222934672
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