Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95) Culture:China 清乾隆 Medium:Polychrome lacquer with filled-in and engraved gold decoration Dimensions:1 3/4 × 8 11/16 × 12 3/16 in. (4.4 × 22 × 31 cm) Classification:Lacquer Credit Line:Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015 Accession Number:2015.500.1.97 The two fish on this tray are suspended from a pendant in the shape of an ancient stone chime, which represents wishes for happiness and abundance (yuqing). The twin fish is also one of the eight Buddhist treasures—the other seven are arranged in the foreground: a wheel, conch shell, umbrella, parasol, flower, jar, and double knot. Shown with bats and clouds, these symbols convey auspicious wishes beyond religious meaning.
Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95) Culture:China 清乾隆 Medium:Polychrome lacquer with filled-in and engraved gold decoration Dimensions:1 3/4 × 8 11/16 × 12 3/16 in. (4.4 × 22 × 31 cm) Classification:Lacquer Credit Line:Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015 Accession Number:2015.500.1.97 The two fish on this tray are suspended from a pendant in the shape of an ancient stone chime, which represents wishes for happiness and abundance (yuqing). The twin fish is also one of the eight Buddhist treasures—the other seven are arranged in the foreground: a wheel, conch shell, umbrella, parasol, flower, jar, and double knot. Shown with bats and clouds, these symbols convey auspicious wishes beyond religious meaning.