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Crucian Carp

Titanium · 2007 · 2.1 kg · H 92 cm

Crucian Carp: titanium crucian carp among water plants, on a stand covered in titanium pebblesCrucian Carp, side view of the scaled body and finsCrucian Carp, detail: the head and the rows of scales
  • Crucian Carp: titanium crucian carp among water plants, on a stand covered in titanium pebbles
  • Crucian Carp, side view of the scaled body and fins
  • Crucian Carp, detail: the head and the rows of scales

The crucian carp is a symbol of wealth, prosperity, and strength. This amazing fish is the hero of many folk tales. Few people know that the familiar goldfish is a direct descendant of the common lake and river crucian carp.