Width: 30.5cms
Date: 19th Century
£POA
Product code: LAKP1915
A pair of Meiji Period (1868-1912) Japanese Bronze Koi Carp Okimono with copper, shakudo and shibuichi patination to the scales and gold inlay eyes.
Signed Atsuyoshi for the Maruki Company
Condition – Excellent
Carp
Due to them being the only fish to conquer the waterfalls of the yellow river carp represent courage and strength in Japanese culture, the gift of a Koi carp is believed to grant the receiver great strength.
Shakudo is an alloy of gold and copper which can be treated to develop a black patina.
Shibuichi is an alloy of silver and copper which can be treated to develop a grey patina.
Maruki
The Maruki company was active during the Meiji Period (1868-1912) in Japan, they stand out for the quality and weight of their okimono and are know for producing fine bronzes of animals.
Atsuyoshi
Atsuyoshi is known for his finely modeled bronze studies of wild and domesticated animals. He worked for the Maruki company.
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