Boy Holding up a Carp

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a ceramic statue, titled "Boy Holding up a Carp". The statue depicts a boy wearing a traditional Asian-style outfit. The boy has a shaved head with two small buns on either side. He wears a patterned top with a bow at the waist and matching pants. The boy's right arm is bent at the elbow, while his left arm is extended upward. The boy holds a large carp in his hands, with the fish's head toward the boy's face. The carp's body faces away from the boy. The statue's surface features a textured, glazed finish. The background of the image is light gray.