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This Chinese porcelain jar has been decorated with carp swimming in a pond. The pronunciation of yu fi, meaning ‘fish’, is similar to the pronunciation of yu t, meaning ‘plenty’, hence fish have long been considered a symbol of abundance. Fish are often featured on Chinese home decor to invite wealth and prosperity.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, south-east China, China
Accession Number
2526.a-b-D3
Department
Asian Art
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Physical description
Ovoid, body decorated with four carp in water weeds. Porcelain, overglaze 'famille verte' polychrome enamels on white body. Lid: wood, stained, carved with openwork 'long life' character on top.