Japanese Antique Big “Double Giant Koi” Cast Bronze Vase, Signed & Boxed
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A fine Japanese hand cast tall bronze “Double Giant Koi” Hu form vase- the koi symbolic of affection and love, prosperity, perseverance and good fortune. Fine condition. Features two swimming koi and waves, finely cast on the surface and extending to the back side. Today these works of art serve as wonderful decorative accents or for dried flower arrangements.
It is double signed on the side and bottom of the vase and the signed wood collector storage box tomobako is included.
Dimensions: 12.5 inches high and 8 inches in diameter.
Lovely old patina- just the way we like to find them.
Taisho period 1915
Only one.
Provenance: Old Northern Kyoto collection.
History of Koi fish:
Koi is a homophone for another word that means affection and love; koi are therefore symbols of love and friendship in Japan. The koi fish has a powerful and energetic life force and 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.
We have been dealing in authentic Japanese, Chinese, European, and Asian Fine art, antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan, Europe and China each year 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. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We ship internationally.
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