Chinese hand carved stone fish-in-fish figurine
Vintage Chinese hand carved stone fish-in-fish figurine.
Fish is considered a lucky symbol in Chinese culture. The Mandarin word for fish shares a similar pronunciation as which means surplus or abundance. Due to the homophony, the Chinese tend to equate fish with these auspicious traits.
US: Priority (c 2-4 days) -------- $12.50
Canada: Priority (c. 2-6 weeks) -- $27.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ---- $37.50
Condition Report: The stone appears to be harder than soapstone. The figurine is c. 2.3/4" tall, 3" x c.1.1/2"; a few small surface issues [see picture], very good condition.
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Vintage Chinese hand carved stone fish-in-fish figurine.
Fish is considered a lucky symbol in Chinese culture. The Mandarin word for fish shares a similar pronunciation as which means surplus or abundance. Due to the homophony, the Chinese tend to equate fish with these auspicious traits.
US: Priority (c 2-4 days) -------- $12.50
Canada: Priority (c. 2-6 weeks) -- $27.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ---- $37.50
Condition Report: The stone appears to be harder than soapstone. The figurine is c. 2.3/4" tall, 3" x c.1.1/2"; a few small surface issues [see picture], very good condition.
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