Pair of Carved Red Wood Goldfish with Ivory Eyes

Sculpture

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L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness

Pair of carved red wood goldfish.: Image of the set of two carved red wood goldfish. They have bulging eye sockets and added whites of the eye and pupils.
Pair of carved red wood goldfish.

Image of the set of two carved red wood goldfish. They have bulging eye sockets and added whites of the eye and pupils.

Name/Title

Pair of Carved Red Wood Goldfish with Ivory Eyes

Entry/Object ID

JI2025000369

Description

Set of two wooden goldfish carved from red mahogany wood.

Context

The pair are said to be from Bali and picked up during one of the Jordan’s trips to the city, but the style of the carving is more indicative of Chinese craftsmanship.

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

Bali

Continent

Asia

Parts

Count

2

Parts

2 fish