CHINESE

Lidded jar
Qing dynasty, Kangxi period 1662-1722

Medium

porcelain, enamel, wood

Credit Line: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1923

Gallery location: Level 1, NGV International

About this work

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

Medium

porcelain, enamel, wood

Measurements

(a-b) 22.4 × 20.5 cm diameter (overall)

Place/s of Execution

Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, south-east China, China

Accession Number

2526.a-b-D3

Department

Asian Art

Credit Line

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1923
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation

Gallery location

Level 1, NGV International

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.

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Lidded jar
Qing dynasty, Kangxi period 1662-1722