M004 Yuan Dynasty Carved Fish Jade Ornament
Yuan Dynasty Carved Fish Jade Ornament
M004 Yuan Dynasty Carved Fish Jade Ornament (Height: 4.33cm, Width: 6.00cm)
Green jade, carved a catfish on the lotus leaf. The lotus is the same as the year. It means that there are fish (more) every year. Catfish is a fierce fish, with long fish whiskers. There is a gap between them, which can be worn. The carved catfish is fierce, so as to strengthen the momentum of "more than every year".
From the beginning of Yuan Dynasty, the etiquette of saying "auspicious words" was popular, but the ominous things were taboo. This jade pendant ornament is also expressing a kind of auspicious language and wish. And it can also become a high-level social gift.
