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Figure of a Leaping Carp
anoniem, anoniem, c. 1730 - c. 1750
A carp leaping out of the water expresses the wish for academic perseverance and a successful career. This specimen can serve as a vase, but also as a decorative element in the interior. Made for the Japanese market, such porcelain figures were popular in Europe as well and are listed in European estate inventories from the 18th century.
- Artwork typefigure
- Object numberAK-NM-6522
- Dimensionsheight 11.8 cm x width 8 cm x depth 7.5 cm
- Physical characteristicsporselein met onderglazuur blauw en emailkleuren