Carved plaque depicting the joyful life of fishermen, one of a pair
Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1800-1900
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsIvory
DimensionsH. 6 1/8 in x W. 20 1/4 in x D. 1 in, H. 15.6 cm x W. 51.4 cm x D. 2.5 cm
Credit LineGift in memory of Lee Herbert Fahnestock
Object number1992.86.1
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewThe finely executed carvings show fishermen happily bringing home their catch, pulling in the nets, making music in their boats, and in general having a good time. The squirrels-and-grapevine design is a symbol for abundance, especially sons.
Subject
- fisherman
- grape
- squirrel
- boat
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1850-1911
Qing dynasty, approx. 1800-1911
approx. 1800-1900
1600-1700
1600-1700