Bronze "Namazu or Onamazu"
CHF 2,800.00
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Bronze sculpture entitled ‘Man Riding a Carp’.
Carp and fish symbolise life, fertility and virility for a man, but also wealth. Their ability to swim upstream makes them a symbol of courage and perseverance as well. Their Chinese name is a homophone for the word ‘abundance’. Their image is often used to convey wishes for wealth and abundance
Carp and fish symbolise life, fertility and virility for a man, but also wealth. Their ability to swim upstream makes them a symbol of courage and perseverance as well. Their Chinese name is a homophone for the word ‘abundance’. Their image is often used to convey wishes for wealth and abundance
Origin: Asia
Period: 20th century
Materials: Bronze
Dimensions: H 72 x 80 x 45 cm
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- Dimensions
- Ht 72 x 80 x 45 cm
- Material
- Bronze
- Origin
- Asiatique
- Era
- 20ème siècle
Bronze sculpture entitled ‘Man Riding a Carp’.
Carp and fish symbolise life, fertility and virility for a man, but also wealth. Their ability to swim upstream makes them a symbol of courage and perseverance as well. Their Chinese name is a homophone for the word ‘abundance’. Their image is often used to convey wishes for wealth and abundance
Carp and fish symbolise life, fertility and virility for a man, but also wealth. Their ability to swim upstream makes them a symbol of courage and perseverance as well. Their Chinese name is a homophone for the word ‘abundance’. Their image is often used to convey wishes for wealth and abundance
Origin: Asia
Period: 20th century
Materials: Bronze
Dimensions: H 72 x 80 x 45 cm