Figure of a Leaping Carp

anonymous, anonymous, 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, figure
  • Object numberAK-NM-6522
  • Dimensionsheight 11.8 cm x width 8 cm x depth 7.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsporselein met onderglazuur blauw en emailkleuren

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Figure of a leaping carp
    • Figure of a Leaping Carp

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-NM-6522

  • Description

    Beeld van porselein, beschilderd in onderglazuur blauw en op het glazuur rood, zwart en goud. Het beeld is in de vorm van een springende karper met open bek; in de zijkant een boorgat. Arita.

Creation

  • Creation

    • potter: anonymous, Japan
    • potter: anonymous, Arita

  • Dating

    c. 1730 - c. 1750

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    porselein met onderglazuur blauw en emailkleuren

  • Dimensions

    height 11.8 cm x width 8 cm x depth 7.5 cm

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  • Figure of a Leaping Carp
  • Figure of a Leaping Carp
  • Figure of a Leaping Carp