17th C. Chinese Ming / Qing Stone Panel with Catfish
East Asia, China, late Ming to Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th century. An impressive carved-stone relief of ovoid form depicting the aerial view of two catfish facing one another. Boasting a translucent surface of creamy white, the intricately carved relief shows two round fish heads with annular eyes and sinuous whiskers holding a ribbon-like object between them. Swirling clouds, a kite, and a vegetal motif decorate the area surrounding the two fish. Size: 3.125" L x 2.375" W (7.9 cm x 6 cm)
Provenance: ex-private Ventura County, California, USA collection, acquired prior to 2008
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#152952
Condition Report: Two miniscule chips and minor abrasion to periphery. Stable hairline fissure visible on verso. Otherwise, excellent with light earthen deposits in recessed areas.
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East Asia, China, late Ming to Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th century. An impressive carved-stone relief of ovoid form depicting the aerial view of two catfish facing one another. Boasting a translucent surface of creamy white, the intricately carved relief shows two round fish heads with annular eyes and sinuous whiskers holding a ribbon-like object between them. Swirling clouds, a kite, and a vegetal motif decorate the area surrounding the two fish. Size: 3.125" L x 2.375" W (7.9 cm x 6 cm)
Provenance: ex-private Ventura County, California, USA collection, acquired prior to 2008
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#152952
Condition Report: Two miniscule chips and minor abrasion to periphery. Stable hairline fissure visible on verso. Otherwise, excellent with light earthen deposits in recessed areas.
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