Fish

Fish are admired for their reproductive ability as they lay many eggs. A pair of fish (shuangyu) symbolizes fertility, conjugal bliss, and harmony as they often swim in pairs, are content in the water and lay multiple eggs. The word fish (yu 鱼) is a homophone pronounced the same as the Chinese character for “abundance” (yu 余) so the fish symbol is often associated with other symbols and Chinese characters to symbolize the wish for “more” such as “more” good luck, good fortune, long life and children. The Chinese eat fish during the New Year to bring plenty in the coming year. A fish presented in water (shui) is a homophone meaning “May you be as happy as a fish” (yushi hexie), a wish for a harmonious marriage.

  • Sale! Antique Carved Sweetmeat Confection Mold, China #3214A

    Antique Carved Sweetmeat Confection Mold, China #3214A

    Original price was: $475.00.Current price is: $325.00.
    H: 5.625″ W: 27.875″ D: 9.75″ | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected]

    This exceptionally crafted and beautiful footed confection mould was most probably a marriage gift from a wealthy family to the newlyweds as seen its symbolisms.  It is elaborated and ornately decorated in vibrant reds and gilt with auspicious symbols for fidelity, fertility and happiness with lotuses and pods filled with seeds, bats, paired fish and intertwined vines  representing a life pair, having sons, and other marriage wishes.

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  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Sweetmeats Confection-Mold, China #19434

    Antique/Vintage Sweetmeats Confection-Mold, China #19434

    Original price was: $425.00.Current price is: $215.00.
    H: 16.5″ W: 10.5″ D: 2.25″ CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING QUOTE

    This finely detailed hardwood mold was used to make sweetmeats confections, perhaps mooncakes for the Chinese Autumn Moon Festival. It is covered with deeply carved propitious symbols for marital harmony, sons and successful endeavors:  a four clawed dragon for fertility, two ducks symbolizing marital bliss and harmony, one atop a carp for conjugal bliss and achieving noble rank and a boat with a sail for making all this easy sailing. This would be a great accessory or gift (especially for weddings) to spice up any kitchen.

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  • Rare Antique Hand Carved “Wooden Fish” Cadence Drum, China (16801BSK)

    Rare Antique Hand Carved “Wooden Fish” Cadence Drum, China (16801BSK)

    $875.00

    This rare and beautiful cadence drum was used in a Chinese temple to help monks and chanters  think about the meaning of the texts they recite. Carved fish scales and two fish heads embrace a pearl carved on the handle to symbolize unanimity and accord. The fish pair is similar to the popular pair of…

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