TWO WHITE JADE CARVINGS, QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
TWO WHITE JADE CARVINGS, QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURYEstimate $900 – $1,200
- Lot Sold $5,500 (Hammer Price)
- $6,600 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
comprising one of flattened form of two carp among water weeds; and a 'lotus' washer, carved as a curled leaf, with flower stems curling up the sides to the rim, fitted wood stands
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7.2CM AND 5.5CM RESPECTIVELY
The double fish motif is among the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism standing for freedom from all restraints. It is also a symbol of the joy of union and connubial bliss.