Antique Koi

A very nice pair of wall pocket vases in the shape of Koi Carps with figures lying on their backs and seem to be transported.

Pair of Large Early 20th Century Ginger Jars. Decorated with koi fish and aquatic vegetation.

Abundance and perseverance, koi fish are symbols of good luck. This pendant is carved on both sides.

The white porcelain background with blue decoration of Koi fish.

Orange and white vase as lamp, featuring Koi fish amongst seaweed. Applied gilt Foo Dog handles.

Rare Pair 19thc French Napoleon III "The Dolphin Kiss" Bronze Fish/ Koi/ Dolphin Drapery Tie Backs. Stunning casting, this pair of drapery tie backs are amazing!

Impressive example of 19th century Japanese porcelain art, this massive and very beautiful charger features an evocative rendition of the 'koi' or carp, with its symbolic reference t...

One a crafted filagree form in a gold gilt over silver Qilin design mounted on a beautifully engraved pin and a second in a longer silver form of a " Buddha" within a Palace or templ...

Adorning the front is a monk a koi in a foamy sea, made from inlaid gold and silver, with red feet.

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

An amazing and glistening blue and white glazed "Koi" ceramic bowl crafted during the Meji period .

The eyes are inlaid with red glass stones and the koi fish has turquoise eyes. The mouth of the koi fish is hinged and can be opened and closed, a perfumed soaked cloth was put in th...

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

Antique Stork & Sinsheimer Hanau Germany 800 Silver Cherub Round Trinket Box This stunning antique silver round, hinged trinket box by Stork & Sinsheimer features beautiful, meticul...

The decoration shows a continuous swimming Koi Carp scene between two lotus flower borders in various shades of under-glaze blue.

History: Many of the attributes of the Lobster and Koi symbolize prosperity and success. The Lobster has a powerful and energetic life force, demonstrated by its ability to swim aga...

Fresh find for sea and nautical enthusiasts from our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels Hand painted in stunning blue and white colors comes this desirable set of five (5) beautifu...

This imitates a carp. Koi has been very familiar in Japan for a long time and is a popular fish that is always kept in ponds.

This is a delightful decorative fish bowl with fine foliate décor to the exterior, the interior presents koi fish swimming amongst seaweed. The bowl has a wide rim accentuated with ...

A characteristic of the French Empire period was the taste for Asian art and themes such as koi fish, lotus flowers and the particular use of bamboo.

A square lock plate secures two round door pulls and a simple door latch, engraved with an everlasting knot, lotus blossoms, and ornamental koi. Little iron butterflies flit across t...

Fish are homophones for another word that means affection and love; they are therefore symbols of love and friendship in Japan. The koi and gold fish have a powerful and energetic li...

The bottle is decorated in low relief with koi, goldfish, and lotuses atop an openwork design of interlocking coins.

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, ...

The beautifully enameled fish charm and the carved carnelian koi fish are both bringers of luck. The carved carnelian monkey charm on the bottom middle is a symbol of luck and clever...

It showcases a dramatic scene with a bold koi fish in deep green swimming in a river in underglaze cobalt blue, decorating the center part of the charger with flowers and trees appea...

This early 20th century, practical size bronze and glass chandelier with a Koi Carp theme etched into the fish tank design at the centre, is by one of France's finest when it comes t...

From famous designer Fukagawa, Imari, Fukagawa mark reverse, fine quality late 19 century, cobalt blue under glaze, gold gilt, iron red, gray “Iris, koi, herons with bird of paradise...

Inscription reads: “Meiji 27 Summer, painted by Oyo” Upper seal: Oyo no in Lower seal: Shisei Dimensions: H 33” x W 33” (83 cm x 83 cm) A languid summer scene of a carp ...

Beautifully hand carved and signed by a craftsman from Kyoto, Japan (see bottom of the fish). The koi fish symbolizes prosperity and abundance. Taisho period, 1920s.

Exquisite Japanese antique patinated bronze jardiniere and pedestal adorned with swimming koi, branches, Greek key, and various additional beautiful patterns.

Large Japanese vase with two raised koi one leaping and the other diving creating a stylized wave.

Hand craved Koi or Yokogi used in Japanese households as part of a system to hold a large cooking pot in which the fire pit was in the center of the home, designed to aid in the risi...

Charming burnished bronze decorative piece with russet accents. Whimsical and engaging from all perspectives.

Possibly once belonging to a larger work of art, sculpture or fountain. This single Koi fish with a bird claw can be used as a candle holder or simply as a handsome piece of art on a...

A large late 19th century Japanese pottery bowl, of circular form, with gilded bracketed edge, decorated overall with transfer printed and painted red koi fish and grey-green vegetat...

Dramatic and massive articulated fish sculpture in the form of a koi of brass and copper with paste glass eyes. Body of fish is fully moveable laterally.

Made of satin and acid finished glass, the surface is both frosted and highly polished, giving the fogged glass translucent highlights, spotlighting the beautiful swimming koi fish d...

Meiji or Edo period Japanese bronze footed censor with Koi decoration and cloud band feet. Exceptional quality.

Liberty & Co Japanese occasional table, beautifully carved with Koi carp. Dating from around 1900. The Koi decoration carved in a frieze around the top, with another in the middl...

Graphic & charming landscape of koi in a waterfall.

Classic form with birds, Kois and foliage.

Art Deco 1930s Lalique style chandelier frosted glass and bronze flying birds or mallards and Koi fish motif from a Palm Beach estate.

1925 Lorrain Daum et Cie Pierre D' Avesn molded Art Deco glass globe chandelier with butterfly Koi fish in swimming motion. Total height 35" minimum height fully installed 19".

Masterfully crafted by the world renowned Verlys Glass in Rouen, France, this elegant chandelier features a beautiful Koi Fish design : Artistically combining both frost and transluc...

19th century Japanese lacquer secretary desk richly decorated Small size secretary desk with black lacquered flap, rich decor of birds and koi carps in a lake landscape. Seven inte...

The design incorporates underwater plants with golden Koi Carp on a dark brown clay. Signed by the artist on bottom, Very good condition.

The carved crest has detailed koi fish & water plant motifs. These carved details are also found at the bottom corners.

Pair of lithophane lamps, circa 1900, France. Decorated with koi fish (carp) patterns, symbol of love and virility in Asia.

There are Sting Rays, Lobsters, Octopus, Koi and other variety's of fish, all in wonderful detail.

This feast is also related to the koi carp, which has become its main symbol through the nobori koi (literally the carp banner), shaped carp windsocks symbolize strength and persever...

Place it in your garden filled with water plants and maybe even a few small koi for a stunning display. Please note that in cold winter climates, the trough must be drained and cover...

As koi can grow very large and live a long life, they have become a symbol of prosperity and good luck.

Each of these intricately carved powerful Japanese pedestals dramatically depict a dragon-like 'KOI' fish with a prominent bulging eye and stunning scaled body.

Place it in your garden filled with water plants and maybe even a few small koi for a stunning display. There is an original and rusted-through drainpipe on the exterior of one of th...

Arguably, one of the most famous of Kintarō's exploits is his wrestling with a giant koi carp, demonstrating the extent of his physical ability.

Interior depth is 18.9 inches, so loads of room for water plants and small koi. Please feel free to contact us for trough care in your region.