Wood carving of a greenling fish, wood carving, WOOD CARVING. Size: 38 x 19cm. A rare piece. The greenling is a bottom-dwelling fish widely found from Japan to the Korean Peninsula. Its body color varies depending on its habitat, growth stage, and the spawning season of males and females, ranging from yellowish-brown to purplish-brown. It has five lateral lines and is characterized by the angular tip of its tail fin. Known as a high-class white fish, it is eaten in various dishes such as sashimi and simmered dishes. ※Related words Buddhist statue, shrine, temple, red seal, transom, antique, antique Edo, wood carving, antique, retro, lacquer art, inkstone, calligraphy, Shinto, sake vessel, flower vessel, old folk tools, Buddhism, tea ceremony, matcha, teacup, natsume (tea caddy), tea container, Ko-Imari, Kutani, Shigaraki, Bizen, lacquered, hanging scroll, print, old plaything, old art, Chinese antique, Joseon Dynasty, period piece, excavated item, museum, ruins, Buddhist art, Meiji, Taisho, Showa retro, earthenware, antique, doll, silver, old art, Sukhothai, Annam, bird carving