A jade carving representing fishes and lotuses (possibly an incense burner), China, 17.5 cm high

玉雕魚跟蓮花 高.17.5厘米

A jade carving representing fishes and lotuses (possibly an incense burner), China, 17.5 cm high

玉雕魚跟蓮花
高.17.5厘米

Overall wear to the surface

Some surface scratches

Some small chips

Inscription "E16" (?) engraved under the base

Presence of holes (2 through, 3 not through) at the back of the flower (?) in the centre