Description
the stone of russet and dark brown tones, carved as a man riding a fish-dragon, on carved hardwood stand
Dimensions
10cm long
Footnote
Provenance: Selected contents from the estate of the late Lady Mary Stewart - see lot 151 for further information.
Note:
The fish-dragon is a symbol of academic success, associated with the carps that, in a popular legend, succeed in leaping up over the waterfalls of the Yelow River and, as a reward for their ability, are transformed into dragons.