A polished bronze model of a dragon carp 19th century
15 Nov 2012 11:00 GMT Edinburgh
Chinese
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A polished bronze model of a dragon carp
19th century
Modelled with dragon like head with horns upon a fish body,
28cm long
Sold for £137 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • In Chinese legend a mighty carp jumped over the Lungmen rapids and transformed into a dragon.

Category: Asian Art / Chinese Works of Art

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