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Fish Shaped Ink Line
UnknownQing Dynasty (1616–1912)
Zhenjing Traditional Woodwork Museum
Shanghai, China
Chinese people love fish because the character is homophonic with "abundance" and therefore symbolizes wealth. "Feel just like a fish in water" (如鱼得水) is used to describe the smoothness of work and life. This ink line expresses the carpenter's hope for a smooth and abundant life.
Details
- Title: Fish Shaped Ink Line
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: Qing Dynasty (1616–1912)
- Location Created: unknown
- Physical Dimensions: h 8, d 23.5, w 6.5 cm
- Medium: Beech
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