Antique Koi

The terracotta statue depicts a large koi, or carp, jumping out of swirling waters with its tail flapping and mouth agape.

Masterfully cast in heavy brass, each piece features a striking mythical dolphin—often referred to as a "koi" motif in decorative arts—gracefully perched atop a fluted globe.

A pair of Chinese pewter koi-form teapots, 19th Century. larger: 9 ¾ inches wide by 4 inches deep by 9 ¼ inches tall smaller: 9 ½ inches wide by 4 ½ inches deep by 7 ¾ inches tall

A commanding pair of hand-carved hardwood table bases featuring expressive koi or mythological fish rising upright from squared plinths.

A Chinese pewter koi fish tureen or covered serving dish, 19th century.

In Japan, koi symbolize many desirable traits resulting from their habit of swimming upstream.

Japanese Hand Carved Wood Koi Fish. Small Hand Carved Wood Japanese Koi Fish Sculpture.

Keisai Eisen Courtesan in a Leaping Koi Kimono Kakemono, 1842 花魁道中─鯉の滝のぼり打掛 Original Woodblock print Oban 72 x 25 cm Oiran Parade—Uchikake Kimono Decorated with a Design of Carps Cl...

In Japanese lore, a carp (koi) traversing up a stream symbolizes perseverance, strength, and determination.

Antique Chinese (early 20th Century) white porcelain moon flask vase decorated with an underwater scene of seaweed, koi and turtles surrounded by flowers and topped with two handles.

Unusual Japanese Four Panel Garden Screen, Mint Condition Japan, a superb four-panel silk screen byobu depicting a panoramic garden replete with koi, turtles, Iris nestled near a w...

Charming pair of hand-carved wooden koi fish sculptures, crafted in Japan during the early 20th century.

Antique Chinese Guangcai (Late 19th Century) export porcelain shallow, centerpiece bowl decorated with blue and orange patterned panels swirling around a center scene of a koi fish s...

Fruit, floral, and avian decorations are depicted throughout the outside and the interior with colorful Koi fish. Koi Fish meaning is good fortune or luck they also are associated wi...

Inside, a shimmering pond of gilt becomes the stage for elegant koi rendered in deep iron red and black, gliding through the golden waters with effortless grace.

An unusual and finely crafted antique or vintage silver articulated spice box modeled as a koi carp, with hinged and movable elements. In Jewish tradition, a besamim spice box is use...

Excellent quality and very well executed tapestries, silk with metallic thread and silk thread depicting scenes of birds and Koi Carp. The detail to the tapestry is exceptional and ...

A near pair of wood koi fish from Japan circa 1860-90s of late Meiji Period.

Large onion shaped bowl painted on one side with a scene of figures / wise men / geishas and anthropomorphic rats, framed with brightly colored designs and a phoenix, with a trio of ...

Iwase Hirotaka (1808-1877) Koi and Water Plants Hanging scroll, ink, color, gold wash and gold flecks on silk Inscription: Hirotaka Seal: Illegible Dimensions: Scro...

Small size, good quality and great value for money. This early 1900s alabaster pendant comes with a perfect chain and stylish ceiling cap. The shape, the color and the effect of the...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Vintage Chinese Export Satsuma Moriage Geishas Koi Fish Bowl A very good looking well made and decorative piece, ideally suited for...

Excellent quality and very well executed tapestries, silk with metallic thread and silk thread depicting scenes of birds and Koi Carp. The detail to the tapestry is exceptional and ...

Highly detailed, high quality. Koi fish detail, Neoclassical elements. Beveled mirrors, heavy sconces.

A boldly decorated large Japanese Imari porcelain scalloped edge charger with koi fish, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan.

Large and remarkable, alabaster and brass elephant sculptures pendant light. This rare and remarkable, 8-light chandelier was made in the European Art Deco era (around 1920-1930) an...

The vase is beautifully decorated with two koi fishes and a floral motif, a branch with flowers and leaves raised in relief over the vase's body.

Rare 19thc French Antique Empire Bronze Fish/ Sea Creature/ Dolphin Chandelier. 3 fish with curled tails. Floral Art Glass shades. Parisian Estate acquisition.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1920 solid bronze Japanese Koi Carp statue A wonderfully original find, this...

This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being a most spectacular and beautifully presented bronze ormolu swans, koi fish, black ...

Very pretty Japanese Meiji bronze vase representing a naked boy, like a cherub, very muscular on a Koi carp in the middle of crashing waves. The bronze work is very beautiful, the mo...

One of a kind light fixture with a stunning “ flameboyant “ alabaster shade. This top-class Art Deco pendant features a hand-carved alabaster dish shade, showcasing stunning natural...

Set of Art Déco conical frosted crystal silver-trimmed liquor decanter and six glasses/cups with etched Koi fish decoration, France By: unknown Material: crystal, glass Technique: c...

Since koi carry many eggs, they also evoke associations with fertility and children.

Stunning 1920s French Art Deco Expertly Carved Wood Koi/ Dolphin/ Sea Creature - Fish Chandelier. There are beautiful art glass flower shades included - they are dropping from the fi...

The outer layers were then carved away in a process called "yellow cut to white," revealing a bas-relief scene of two koi fish leaping out of the water. Etched with fine scales and c...

Early 20th Century Oval Chinese Peking Carpet ( 5 2" x 7'10" - 157 x 240 ) Rectangleval Chinese Wool 1925 Ivory Knotted - Peking Small Scatter Size Antique Rug, Circa Date: 1925. Th...

American cast bronze garden fountain with standing figural boy holding Koi fish on a two-tiered shell form scrolled base with turtle at his feet, Late 19th century.

French handmade glazed ceramic fish sculpture. Orchie was a ceramic manufacture in the North of France, near Belgium. This manufacture produced ceramics from 1886 to the 80's. Lejan...

The decoration style is known as bas-relief, where the Koi figures are raised from the surface of the vase, creating a three-dimensional effect.

China, circa 1860 An unusual late nineteenth century rouleau vase, the cylindrical body decorated with iron red koi carp swimming in unison on a powder blue ground, the neck with gi...

The base is adorned with a frieze of seashells, and the body features a koi carp motif. The relief treatment of the carp lends the vase a unique presence, while the sinuous horizonta...

Each roundel showcases a refined brushwork of mythological animals including dragons, phoenix and Koi no Takinobori (a carp that jumps over a waterfall and becomes a half fish half d...

Independently of each other, both Baccarat and Emile Gallé introduced glass vases embellished with koi carp motifs. Baccarat also developed a new engraving technique; 'la taillegrav...

The charger features a central reserve of a traditional Japanese flower basket which is surrounded by reserves of the "Three Friends" and and koi ponds. The charger is in overall ver...

The domed octagonal cover is surmounted by a distinctive finial modeled as double dolphins (or entwined koi), also finished in matching yellow and gold.

Chinese Rose Medallion Fish Bowl-Koi-Asian Court-Floral Pattern- The first scene on the bowl is of the Emperor in the garden, along with family, and nobility.

Delight in the charm of these hand-decorated Vintage Boho Decoupage Shells, a unique set of two featuring vibrant koi fish swimming through lily pads in a tranquil pond scene.

Featuring an array of colourful Koi Carp swimming amongst reeds. Nicely executed with wonderful strong colours.

It represents a still life with a bunch of flowers, a magnificent basket of oranges, a pomegranate and a Japanese sculpture with a little fisherman with a red Koi carp. 2500 years ag...

An early 19th century gold fragment of koi fish, crab and seaweed is at the top. There's a decorative brass holder for hanging.

From the Georgian Era, this beautiful fish slice server features bright-cut design, including a lion on its rear legs on the back of the blade, on an ornate cut-out blade, and a koi ...

The koi fish, depicted in motion against a turbulent water background, are rendered with precise enamel detailing, enhancing their dimensionality.

Wonderful ovoid shape jar with nature themed design hand painted with large birds, flowers, koi fish, lily pads, dragonflies and butterflies.

This Kanzashi is decorated with the figure of a fish, in Japan when it comes to amulets, charms, or Omamori associated with luck and fish, you might encounter designs featuring koi f...

A Charming Whimsical Italian 19th/20th Century Carved Marble Figural Fountain depicting three playful Putti riding a Koi Fish. Circa: Florence 1900. Step into a realm of enchantment...

Traditionally, goldfish, particularly Koi, have been used as a symbol of good luck and good fortune.