Colgante de jade tallado "Carpas", dinastia Qing Beautiful carved jade pendant with a clear, soft and milky tone. It shows the representation of two Koi carp arranged in reverse, forming a circle with their bodies reminiscent of the morphology of the Yin Yang symbol. Both fish show large eyes and open mouths adorned with long, thin whiskers. Their lobe-shaped tails are joined at the base, closing the composition. In Chinese mythology, the Koi carp is a symbol of strength, perseverance and good fortune. Measures: 5 x 2 x 5,8 cm Weight: 66,1 g

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