Chinese Porcelain Figurine of a Male Figure Holding a Giant Koi and Lotus Flower

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Chinese Porcelain Figurine of a Male Figure Holding a Giant Koi and Lotus Flower:
$62.00

This delightful porcelainfigurine features a seated Chinese male figure holding an oversized koi or carpwith a lotus flower held in one hand.According to Chinese culture the koi symbolizes wealth and good fortunewhile the lotus flower is a symbol of purity and awakening. When the lotus flower is paired with the koiit means ‘abundance year after year’.This figurine features a beautiful bright white ground that is partiallydecorated in the Famille Rose style of enamel design. The enameled porcelain kimono is decoratedwith a pretty multi-colored floral pattern that is set against a bright royal blueground. The koi, lotus flower, shoes,hair and facial features are all hand-painted and feature a matte finish. The detailed decoration on this piece isbright and cheery and intricately decorated by a skilled artisan. Despite a few manufacturing paint flaws, thisunmarked porcelain figurine is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazingor any other evidence of damage. It is anespecially colorful, unique and symbolic porcelain figurine.