Width: 7.5cms
Height: 32.5cms
Depth: 7.5cms
Date: Circa 1880
£6,950
Product Code: KPME111
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From our collection of late 19th Century fine Japanese metalware, this attractive pair of Bronze bottle vases with slender necks and inlaid multi-patinated decoration.
The vase depicting different coloured Koi Carp swimming in shallow water and breaking the surface causing an elegant ripple effect. The artist used Bronze, Gold and Shakudo to achieve the subtle different colouring of the fish.
The vases with stylised Baku handles and attractive flush-inlaid multi-metal decoration.
You can read our blog about the symbolism of Koi Carp in Japanese culture by clicking here.
Unsigned and offered in very good condition. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for further information or to arrange a viewing.
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.
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