Qing dynasty, Carved fluorite crystal fish “Boy sitting on the head of the Ao”

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起拍价 USD5500.00

拍卖时间：2026-09-05 22:30

拍卖行： Eternity Gallery

专场： 亚欧艺术与古董专场，日本武士刀，2026年9月5日

拍品描述

This work depicts a little boy sitting on a large fish with a long tail, and he holds the end of the fish tail. Actually, the large fish with a long tail represents Ao, a huge legendary animal combining fish and dragon from sea. A boy sitting on the head of Ao represents a lucky meaning: to come to the first in triennial palace examinations. In ancient China, the main purpose of scholars’ study was to pass the civil examinations to get official position from the governments. Therefore, this piece should be made for the interest of scholars, installing in a scholar’s studio. There is a carved cavity underneath, which is for a pedestal to make the art work stable. Length: 13.1 inches (33.5 cm); Height: 7.5 inches (19.5 cm); Width: 3.75 inches (10.8 cm); Weight: 14.4 lb. (6.530 kg); Mohs’ hardness: 5.0 - 5.5; Circa 19th century; Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

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