Boy on a fish – (3646)
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Porcelain statue of a small boy on a fish. The fish represents Abundance. The boy holds a lotus Seedpod in one hand which symbolizes Fertility. With his other hand he grabs one of the whiskers of the fish. He wears a lock around his neck which serves as Protection against evil spirits. And the boy himself, last but not least, expresses a desire to have sons. The statue dates from the 20th century. Height 22.5 cm. Width 22.3 cm. Depth 11.5 cm.
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