A large Chinese Jadeite carving.The stone is white with apple green and lavender inclusions with both sides carved carp with its young swimming among lotus plants. Upon scrolling waves.The carp represents good luck in Chinese and one of the reasons is that the pronunciation of fish in Chinese sounds the same as abundance.At the spring festival banquet, fish is a traditional dish for many families signifying good wishes for the coming year. Carved wooden stand included. Width approx 11cm.Weight 600g.Stock number 1500