Middle Kingdom Hand Painted Bowls designed by Bo Jia with red fish motif

 
 

The carp’s ability to jump waterfalls has led to idioms such as "Carp jumps over the Dragon Gate (a waterfall)", often used to encourage students to gain success through hard work. 

$50 CAD. Available at Gardiner Museum Shop, Toronto. 

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