Fish-shaped jade box, Qing dynasty

Small jade box of light tone with reddish-golden spots. It is carved in two pieces that form the body of a fish. Both have an exterior with incised and embossed details, such as small fins or large eyes, while the interior area is hollow. On the belly, one shows a poem and the other a four-character mark “乾隆年制”. 

Size: 4.3 x 1.7 x 9 cm

Weight: 51 g