A SMALL WHITE JADE CARVING OF A CATFISH
A SELECTION OF FINE JADES FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE WEST COAST COLLECTION (Lots 1115-1129)
A SMALL WHITE JADE CARVING OF A CATFISH

18TH CENTURY

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A SMALL WHITE JADE CARVING OF A CATFISH
18TH CENTURY
Well carved in the round with the body in a tight S-shape, grasping a lingzhi stem in its mouth
2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm.) long

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Lot Essay

The depiction of catfish with lingzhi fungus forms the rebus niannian ruyi or 'May your wishes come true year after year.'

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