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Leaping Carp

1700s

China, Qing dynasty

(1644-1911)
Medium
jade
Measurements
Overall: 12.7 cm (5 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous Gift 1952.504
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A translucent, pale gray jade figurine depicts two fish rising from swirling waves. On our right, a large carp features a dragon-like head with horns and curling whiskers. To our left, a smaller carp leaps with its mouth open toward a scrolling tendril. Wavy, incised lines detail the scales and fins, which merge with the waves in a pierced base, the stone smoothed to a sheen.

Leaping Carp

1700s

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

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