Rectangular tray with fish chime, treasures, and clouds

China

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong mark and period (1736–95)

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The two fish on this tray are suspended from a pendant in the shape of an ancient stone chime, which represents wishes for happiness and abundance (yuqing). The twin fish is also one of the eight Buddhist treasures—the other seven are arranged in the foreground: a wheel, conch shell, umbrella, parasol, flower, jar, and double knot. Shown with bats and clouds, these symbols convey auspicious wishes beyond religious meaning.

Rectangular tray with fish chime, treasures, and clouds, Polychrome lacquer with filled-in and engraved gold decoration, China

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Rectangular tray with fish chime, treasures, and clouds, Polychrome lacquer with filled-in and engraved gold decoration, China
Rectangular tray with fish chime, treasures, and clouds, Polychrome lacquer with filled-in and engraved gold decoration, China
Rectangular tray with fish chime, treasures, and clouds, Polychrome lacquer with filled-in and engraved gold decoration, China

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