From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels

An unusual fine old Japanese hand carved wooden fish sculpture -okimono- symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good fortune. It is signed in red lacquer on one side.

Fine original patina.

Originally talismans, today these antique works of art serve as wonderful decorative sculptures.

Dimensions: 18 inches in length

Provenance: Old Southern Japanese collection.

History of Fish and Koi

Many of the attributes of fish symbolize prosperity and success including several lessons individuals often encounter in life. Fish have 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.