AN UNUSUAL CHINESE BRONZE PARTLY GILT DOUBLE FISH VASE
The vases in the shape of paired fish became popular among various material in China during the 18-19th century. Fish became a popular motif on metalwork after the introduction of Tibetan Buddhism in the Yuan dynasty (1280-1368). The fish has traditionally been regarded as a symbol of fertility and abundance, and the entwined paired fish, homophone for continuous abundance, has long been favoured as an auspicious symbol in Chinese decorative arts. It is also one of the Bajixiang, 'Eight Buddhist Emblems'.
Dimension: 19x11x24 cm. Weight 2630 grams.

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