A carved Chinese hardstone fish
A carved Chinese hardstone fish. Openwork, depicted among lotus flowers and waves; the fish supporting a pierced foliate-decorated 'puzzle' ball containing two nested loose balls, with a carved wood stand.
H: 8 3/4 in. (stone)
Condition Report: Restored breaks to ball and water protruding from mouth, breaks to interior balls, wood stand with "1594" scratched into underside, scattered surface scratches.
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A carved Chinese hardstone fish. Openwork, depicted among lotus flowers and waves; the fish supporting a pierced foliate-decorated 'puzzle' ball containing two nested loose balls, with a carved wood stand.
H: 8 3/4 in. (stone)
Condition Report: Restored breaks to ball and water protruding from mouth, breaks to interior balls, wood stand with "1594" scratched into underside, scattered surface scratches.
