Description:

Fish are very popular symbols in China. This carp is shown with a lotus leaf (the shape in which this dish has been carved) which makes a wish for gold and jade together (jin yu tong he).

Glass, carved in relief
Height: 4.8 cm, diameter: 25.1 cm

Creator: Unknown

Date: 1800-1900, Qing dynasty

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4647