The most concrete images of eating and drinking during the Han period that have come down to us are those carved in relief on stone and brick. Many reliefs of the Han Dynasty (206 BCE220 CE also show eating activities. In these images, we can find details that are relevant to the eating of fish. Fish designs in Han reliefs are found most particularly in connection with the eating of fish, and give special prominence to representing scenes in which fish is being eaten. From the variety of fish images in Han reliefs, we can see scenes of the enjoyment of delicious food, and can see a few scenes in which people are shown eating fish and cooking fish as well. At the same time we get to know many historical facts connected with fish. Fish has brought us delicate flavours, brings us hope, and has provided us with special cultural symbols. These symbols or signs are recognised even today. Fish, from another angle, demonstrates the profundity of Chinese culture.