拍品專文
In Chinese mythology, the carp was transformed into a dragon as it leapt the Longmen Falls and is symbolic of success and official promotion. For a vase with similar subject see a spinach jade vase illustrated in R.Y Lefebvre d'Argencé, Avery Brundage Collection Chinese Jades, Kodansha International, Japan 1972, pp.155-156, pl.LXX
Compare also with another vase, dated 17th century sold in our New York Rooms, 21 March 2000, lot 124.
Compare also with another vase, dated 17th century sold in our New York Rooms, 21 March 2000, lot 124.