Early 20th Century Lucky Fish Carving

Description

Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this rustic fish sculpture recreates early 20th-century Chinese folk art designs. The fish is carved and … more Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this rustic fish sculpture recreates early 20th-century Chinese folk art designs. The fish is carved and painted with brown, saffron and gray. Common motifs in Chinese art, fish symbolize harmony, wealth, and luck, and are Buddhist symbols of "freedom from all restraints." Finished with a beautifully worn texture, this provincial fish can be an interesting addition to a bookcase or console or used as a tabletop sculpture. less