Japanese bronze vase with koi carps signed Unsho Meiji period

Japanese bronze vase with koi carps signed Unsho Meiji period

Code: 10141

Dimensions:

W: 18.5cm (7.3")H: 32cm (12.6")

SOLD

Japanese bronze vase cast in relief with koi carps (Nishikigoi) swimming beaneath the surface, the eyes inlaid in shakudo and gold on a rich brown ground signed in an oval reserve Unsho 雲正, Meiji period (1868-1912).

The Japanese Koi is symbolic of good luck, courage, strength of will and steadfastness in adversity.

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