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Carved bamboo carp, China, 2nd half of the 17th century. Artist: Unknown

Carved bamboo carp, China, 2nd half of the 17th century. Artist: Unknown

1-233-872 - The Museum of East Asian Art/Heritage Images

Qing dynasty bamboo root carving of a twin-horned dragon-headed carp with its tail up over its head. Some of the roots have been retained as prickly spines and fins. This carving depicts the moment when the carp going up the waterfall changes into a dragon, which was a popular subject in the 17th century. The image of a carp turning into a dragon was symbolic of success in the imperial examinations.

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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Medium
  1. Wood
Picture Type
  1. Object
  2. Sculpture
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Science & Nature Aquatic Life

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2223x2820
File Size : 18,366kb

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  1. BATEA : 338
  1. 0440000481
  1. 1-233-872
  1. 1233872
  1. 481
  1. BATEA : 338

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