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Turquois Double Fish Ornament and White Jade Fish Ornament

Hubei Provincial Museum

Hubei Provincial Museum
Wuhan, China

These carved fish were found in a box of religious instruments and may have been prayer bead pendants. The two connected fish are carved from turquois, with clearly visible fins and tails. The white jade ornamental fish is well polished. It looks lifelike as if it was jumping, with upturned face and raised tail.

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  • Title: Turquois Double Fish Ornament and White Jade Fish Ornament
  • Location: Tomb of Prince Zhuang of Liang, Zhongxiang City, Hubei Province
  • Medium: Jade and Precious Stones
  • Excavation Date: 2001
  • Dynasty: Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
  • Dimensions: Left length: 1.2cm, width: 1.1cm, weight: 0.9g. Right length: 2.7cm, weight: 2.6g
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