Old Japan Large Hand Cast Bronze Koi Fish Fortune and Prosperity Talisman

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About the Item

Here's a rare find from a collector we visited in Kyoto. A very unusual treasure and talisman from Japan. This large-scale, antique hand cast bronze koi was sourced from a large Japanese collection this past year, It is engraved on its belly. Dimensions: 3.25 inches high and 10 inches long and 3.25 inches deep Quality: Finely handcrafted in bronze with good detailed scales, head and fins 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. Schneible Fine Arts has been dealing in authentic Japanese antique garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for many years. Mr. Schneible personally travels to Japan each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique ornament to ensure its old age, authenticity, and quality condition. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont and Maine in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We carefully pack and ship to clients all-over the USA and at reasonable shipping costs. Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.

Dimensions:
Height: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
Style:
Showa (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Cast,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1930
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU128926973053

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