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Paintings of the Jin and Tang Dynasties |
Miao Fu, Ming Dynasty In this picture, a gigantic carp shakes its head and wags its tail in the water, relaxed and pleased with itself, looking down on the bream, crucian carp, perch and catfish. The carp is considered the incarnation of the dragon in folklore, and brings bliss and wealth to people. The painter makes this carp the king of the water. In fact, he is eulogizing the emperor's nobility and generosity in a subtle way. What more would one expect of a court painter? |
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