Qing Dynasty Twin Fish Jade Pendant

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Qing Dynasty Twin Fish Jade Pendant

Mandarin fish, also known as Chinese perch, is the most prized fish among the 'Three Flowers and Five Loach'. The Tang Dynasty poet Zhang Zhihe once described it as 'Mandarin fish plump in peach blossom stream.' This ornament is carved from white jade in the round. The mandarin fish's features such as its flattened body, raised back, and pointed head are meticulously depicted, making the image lifelike and vivid.

Catalog No.: 266

Length: 7.5cm, Width: 4.5cm

Starting Bid: RMB 17,000

Estimate: RMB 90,000~100,000

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Mandarin fish, also known as Mandarin Perch, is the most valuable fish among the "Three Flowers and Five Luos." The Tang Dynasty poet Zhang Zhihe once described it as "Peach blossoms and flowing water, plump mandarin fish." This ornament is carved in the round from white jade. The features of the mandarin fish, such as its flattened body, raised back, and pointed head, are meticulously depicted, making the image lifelike and vivid. Furthermore, taking advantage of its homophonic sound, it carries the beautiful meaning of "wealth and abundance".

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荣艺庭芳中国近现代艺术品专场

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