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Jade dragon-headed carp rising from waves, Ming dynasty, China, probably 16th century. A jade pebble of a leaping carp amid waves, its head almost turned into a dragon. The jade is of fine white colour but has extensive brown degradation. The waves and prominent back are nicely carved. The overall form is curved like a C. The carp turning into a dragon as it goes up the Longmen falls was symbolic of success in the Imperial examinations. 
Unique Identifier AR918377 
Type Image 
Purpose Public 
Size 2214px × 2831px 
Photo Credit HIP / Art Resource, NY 
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Tags
16TH CENTURY
aquatic life
ART
artefact
Artifact
ARTS
BROWN
Carp
CARVED
Carving
china
CHINESE
color
concept
country
Dragon
DYNASTY
Fish
Jade
LOCATION
Metamorphosis
MING
MING DYNASTY
Museum of East Asian Art
mythical beast
mythical creature
MYTHOLOGY
Object
SIXTEENTH CENTURY
Transformation
white