Sujet
Jade dragon-headed carp rising from waves, Ming dynasty, China, probably 16th century. Artist: Unknown
Légende
Jade dragon-headed carp rising from waves, Ming dynasty, China, probably 16th century. A jade pebble of a leaping carp amid waves, its head almost turned into a dragon. The jade is of fine white colour but has extensive brown degradation. The waves and prominent back are nicely carved. The overall form is curved like a C. The carp turning into a dragon as it goes up the Longmen falls was symbolic of success in the Imperial examinations.
Bath (England), The Museum of East Asian Art
Date
1500
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images
Notre référence
HRM19B72_437
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
17,9Mo (519,6Ko) / 18,7cm x 24,0cm / 2214 x 2831 (300dpi)