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Japanese Pair Brilliant Color Cast Bronze Koi
About the Item
Brilliant original hand painted colors.
Here's a rare find from a collector in Kyoto. A very unusual treasure from Japan.
This is a finely crafted pair (2) of bronze koi one in a realistic striped brown, gold, and silver color andthe slightly sma;ller one hand painted in light golden orange and silver color.
This pair was sourced from a large Japanese collection this past year,
Photographed inside and out of doors for your viewing pleasure.
Dimensions:
Largest fish: Big and heavy- 10.5 inches length and 3.5 inches high
Smaller fish: 8.5 inches length and 3 inches high
Quality: Finely handcrafted in bronze with beautiful detailed scales, head, and fins
Fine old natural patina.
Only one available
History of Koi fish:
Many of the attributes of the Koi symbolize prosperity and success including several lessons individuals often encounter in life. The Koi fish has a powerful and energetic life force, demonstrated by its ability to swim against currents and even travel upstream. Some of the characteristics associated with the Koi include:
Good fortune, success, prosperity, longevity, courage, ambition and perseverance.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee.
Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Japanese, Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan and Europe to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition.
- Dimensions:Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Showa (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Mid-20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:South Burlington, VT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1289230548752
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