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Dish
Description:
This dish is in the shape of a lotus leaf. In the centre swims a catfish amongst waterweed. A fish and lotus together make a visual play on words meaning ‘Year after year may you live in prosperity’ (nian nian you yu).
Glass, carved
Height: 3.2 cm, diameter: 29.8 cm
One of a pair with N4752
Creator: Unknown
Date: 1770-1900, Qing dynasty
Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives
Object ID:N4751
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