Large Chinese Wooden Goldfish Glass Eyes Fan Tail Circa 1920
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Wood: Pre 1920: Item # 1437070
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Wood: Pre 1920: Item # 1437070
Please refer to our stock # P-315 when inquiring.
A rare large Chinese carved wooden figure of a Goldfish. The fish is covered with gold lacquer over a brown lacquer base. It has bulging black and white glass eyes, fins, scales, and a large fan shaped tail. The underside shows the brown lacquer base coat. The fish measures about 15" long x 6" wide at the broadest point of the tail, and it dates to the early 20th Century. The condition is very good, commensurate with its age, and one should expect some chips, cracks, small repairs and surface wear. These old Goldfish carvings, covered in gold, have all but disappeared from the antique market. The asking price includes shipping within the USA.