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Bamboo root carving of a twin-horned
Bamboo root carving of a twin-horned
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345
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Bamboo root carving of a twin-horned dragon-headed carpQing dynasty (2nd half of 17th century)
Short title
Bamboo root carving of a twin-horned
Record number
BATEA : 338
Simple name
animal
Classified name
bamboo; Qing; animal; carp; dragon; fish; wood; scholar's studio; China; symbolism; 17th century
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Root bamboo carving of a twin-horned dragon-headed carp with tail up over the head, some roots retained as prickly spines and fins. This carving depicts the moment when the carp going up the waterfall changes into a dragon, a subject popular in the 17th century.
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bamboo
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good
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brown
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Description length
7.5 cm
Description height
6.5 cm
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Gallery location
Gallery 1, alcove case (G7)
Production date
1644 = 1699
Production period
Qing
Production place
China
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