Signed, mint and boxed

Here’s a rare find from a collector we visited in Kyoto. A very unusual treasure from Japan.

This is a finely crafted pair of bronze koi one in a realistic gray ochre color and one in brown color and both accompanied by their original signed kiri wood collector box tomobako.

This was sourced from a large Japanese collection this past year,

They are signed.

Dimensions:
Large fish: Big and heavy- 11 inches length and 4.75 inches high
Small fish: 8.75 inches length and 3.25 inches high

Quality: Finely handcrafted in bronze with beautiful detailed scales, head, and fins

Mint condition.

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.