Antique Koi

Snowy scene in the kabuki play, "Senryo Tazuna Koi no Somekomi" performed at Naka theater. Actors Arashi Rikaku II (right) is in the role of the footman Yakko Ippei.

The surface is decorated in maki-e lacquer on a nashiji ground, with landscape and natural motifs. The lid features two koi carp among stylized waves, while the sides and containers ...

A large Japanese antique near pair of handsome, hand-painted blue and white ovoid form koi and wave motif vases dating in the early 20th century.

A fine Japanese hand cast tall bronze "Double Giant Koi" Hu form vase- the koi symbolic of affection and love, prosperity, perseverance and good fortune.

A large scale fine old Japanese 19th century hand carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good fortune.

Only one. History of Koi fish: Many of the attributes of the Koi symbolize prosperity and success including several lessons individuals often encounter in life.

Provenance: Old Kyoto collection. History of Koi fish: Many of the attributes of the Koi symbolize prosperity and success including several lessons individuals often encounter in l...

Provenance: Old Nagoya collection. History of KOI Many of the attributes of the Koi symbolize prosperity and success including several lessons individuals often encounter in life.

A fine old Japanese 19th century hand-carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good fortune.

An antique Japanese Satsuma Meiji censer jar offers porcelain construction with pierced lid over vessel having flanking foo dog handles, blue ombre glazing, gilt koi scene and raised...

Koi screens may be considered rare subject material.

A cloisonné vase depicting two carp, one of which is modeled in relief using the moriage technique and rendered in dark grey enamel, contrasting with the background shaded from light...

The design features a beautifully sculpted koi fish in relief, swimming amidst stylized waves and scrolls, drawing inspiration from Japanese motifs.

Koi soothe the mind and spirits and reminds us of the important cultural significance.

Only one. History of Koi fish: Many of the attributes of the Koi symbolize prosperity and success including several lessons individuals often encounter in life.

Only one. History of Koi fish: Many of the attributes of the Koi symbolize prosperity and success including several lessons individuals often encounter in life.

Dimensions: 12 inches length Quality: Finely handcrafted in bronze with good detailed scales, head and fins Only one available History of Koi fish: Many of the attributes...

Japan hard to find early antique set of three hand-painted and hand enameled ceramic Imari KOI Fish Bowls, 1850. Notice the highly detailed beautiful under glazed blue and white co...

A large fine old Japanese 19th century hand carved wooden KOI fish sculpture symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good fortune.

Antique 19th century Japanese solid silver set of four koi carp finger bowls, exceptional quality, deeply embossed with river koi carps swimming in very high relief, inside is richly...

Antique Italian 2 Tier Ornate Onyx and Figural Koi Fish Sculpted Brass Framed Coffee Table Beautiful Beveled Edge Oval Amber Veined Green Onyx with Intricate Detailed Sculpted Ornat...

A very nice wall pocket vase in the shape of a Koi Carp. The wall vase has been manufactured from fine porcelain and hand painted in vibrant shades of orange, white and black.

Zsolnay introduced its patented shiny metallic glaze, known as eosin, in 1893. The small family ceramics workshop begun in Pecs, Hungary by Miklos Zsolnay in 1853 had evolved into a ...

Centering an oval-shaped sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 1.61 carats total Transparent medium blue in color and flush set in a highly rendered surround Depicting two stylize...

Unique pair of Victorian era side chairs recently bleached and freshly upholstered in blue koi fish fabric.

Antique Classic cast bronze koi dolphin fish wall bracket or coat hook. Cast brass hat or coat hook in the form of a Maltese dolphin fish with a whimsical depiction of the classical...

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...

This lovely antique navy blue and gold antique Peking Chinese rug with koi fish around the border measures 5.11 x 9 ft. and is from the 1920-1930s.

Please view a yukimi lantern near the koi pond and in the lovely Japanese Shofuso gardens.

Please view a yukimi lantern near the koi pond and in the lovely Japanese Shofuso gardens.

A Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl of slightly everted rim, deep form supported on a short foot rim and decorated with koi fish* to exterior and interior. The exterior shows koi...

The curving sides banded en suite and displaying opposing pairs of double strap handles and elephants crossing a forest, symbolizes protection, good fortune, wisdom, strength, succes...

This 19th century carved koi was originally hung outside a fish market as a shop sign.

Stunning Japonisme Design in Gold, Green and Cream Colors. Figural Koi, Langoustine (Crawfish), sea coral & grasses, sea shells, and other sea creatures.  

Comprising a larger pair of fish, perhaps stylized Koi, and a smaller fish; each with jeweled eyes and body realistically modeled with articulated sections allowing the body to move ...

one only / pictured on right a 18.25" diameter multicolor Imari charger with floral panels and Koi in the central circle (Images 2, 3, 4 and 5) $1,100.

Chinese king wood circular temple gong with a decorative carved wall-mounted dragon bracket supporting a braided silk rope bronze gong with decorative dragons, floral medallions, and...

This early 20th century fish pond from Shandong province is decorated in low relief with underwater scenery of koi fish and aquatic flora. Cloaked in a glassy, translucent glaze of r...

Some of the characteristics associated with the Koi include: Good fortune, success, prosperity, longevity, courage, ambition and perseverance.

The piece also features a pair of unusual solid brass motif in the form of twin Koi Carp Fish symbol embracing a flower. Koi can be represented in Feng Shui interior design, where it...

A fine mid-19th century English mahogany floor screen, the frame surrounding a glass-encased Japanese textile design of Koi in pounding surf. The extrodinary textile woven in silver ...

Amazing pair of Chinese polychrome decorated leather panels featuring Koi fish and ducks among beautifully painted flowers and foliage. 19th century frames of wood covered with skin ...

Woodcut print Oban from a Tryptich The geisha Sakuraya Koman for whom love two men fight, in the play Godairiki Koi no Fujime. Signature: Toyokuni ga. Publisher: Izumiya Ichibei.

Hand-carved, and hand gilded antique red painted and lacquered shop sign -kanban- in the form of a Koi fish, measure: 14” high and 23” long, Meiji period (1868-1912).

Sculpted in China's Shanxi province, the footed bowl is patterned with a band of nailhead and appliqued koi, frogs, and lotus blossoms. Emerging from the mud of riverbanks yet pristi...

From our most recent Japanese acquisitions trip comes this scarce set of five (5) beautiful antique ceramic fish or koi plates from old Japan dating to the early 20th century, Taisho...

This magnificent desk is truly a museum piece with fine inlaid decorations of a snail,crab,butterfly,mouse,koi carp,salamander and pigeons. The top of the desk is covered with blue...

She manifests in the Kabuki play “Tsumoru Koi no Seki no To” to thwart the evil plans of Lord Kuronushi to cut down an ancient cherry tree.

Artistically presented in diamond-shape gilt frame, each salmon in the silk background and elaborately hand-embroidered and stitched in silk and metallic threads, depicting serpentin...

Fresh find for nautical and seaside enthusiasts from our recent Japanese acquisition travels Hand painted in stunning blue and white colors comes this desirable set of five (5) beau...

A rather decorative collection of six wallpaper sections, gouache on paper laid on hessian, unknown maker likely Canton, China circa 1750-1800 Decorated with flowering shrubs, roc...

Fresh find for nautical and seaside enthusiasts from our recent Japanese acquisition travels Hand painted in stunning blue and white colors comes this desirable set of five (5) be...

Conceived in 1924 during the height of Art Deco, its spherical design is formed from both clear and frosted glass that features elegant koi fish that intertwine upon its surface. ...

A prized delicacy of Japanese cuisine, ayu is known as a symbol of summer. Like the koi fish, the ayu is a common motif in Japanese art as it’s a fish that’s known to swim upstream, ...

Japan, a beautiful cast 1930s period bronze vase with a fine image of "swimming fish" possibly koi or gold fish. What a gem from the late Taisho to early Showa period (1920s-1940s)!...

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The front of the charger features a lively scene of a rushing stream, with two large golden koi swimming in the foreground, a group of egrets or herons upstream, and weeping willow t...