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.

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  • Antique Carved Sweetmeat Confection Mold, China (3214A-BKE)

    $475.00
    H: 5.625″  W: 27.875″  D: 9.75″ | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030

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

     

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  • Antique Wood Oil Lamp Double Fish Design, China (16902A-POK) $295

    $295.00
    H: 33″  W: 5.75″  D: 8″| FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030

    Oil lamps were a form of lighting similar to candles using a small pool of oil with a cord wick in the center.This tall unique wood carved lamp anchored by on a square stone stand has the area holding the oil jutted out halfway up the piece in the center of a lotus seed pod placed on a lotus leaf, topped by a pair of facing fish with finely detailed scales symbolizing harmony, marital happiness and  double fish  mean “may there be abundance” (especially for sons). It was probably a wedding gift and would be a unique one today.

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  • Antique Wood Oil Lamp with Double Fish, Lotus Design, China (16902B-POK) $295

    $295.00
    H: 33″  W: 5.75″  D: 8″ | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030

    This tall unique hand-carved wood oil lamp is beautifully decorated with auspicious symbols to entice positive energy and luck in marriage and the arrival of many sons.: on top a pair of finely carved fish,  a lotus seed pod on a lotus leaf  to hold the oil and a base with a round lotus shape atop a square stone. In excellent condition, it was a well-used piece demonstrated by charred edges on the oil cup from the wick burning until all the oil was depleted.

     

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  • Antique/Vintage Sweetmeats Confection-Mold, China (19434DRK) $425

    $425.00
    H: 16.5″  W: 10.5″  D: 2.25″ CALL 213-568-3030 FOR SHIPPING

    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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