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Danish Modern Glazed Stoneware Koi Fish by Aage Würtz, 1970s

$408.88
£305.30
€345
CA$560.80
A$630.30
CHF 328.24
MX$7,666.02
NOK 4,200.28
SEK 3,983.11
DKK 2,626.35
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About the Item

In Japanese culture the Koi fish symbolizes courage, perseverance, bravery and love simultaneously. This emblematic stoneware sculpture however was made in Denmark by Aage Würtz circa 1970-80. It is executed with splashes of green and blue glaze over a white main-glaze. Signed to its base. Measurements: H: 23 cm, W(L): 28 cm, Dept: 9 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 11.03 in (28 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Stoneware,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wellkept, clean and intact.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782242041762

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