About the item: 5 rare antique early 19th century Chinese or Japanese bronze Koi fish , c 1820. There are 4 single fish and one double example.
Each is different and they are all well cast with great detail to the scales, fins etc. They have aged well with great colour and are in good condition given their age. There is some surface wear /marking and verdigris /discolouration of the metal and one fish has a loose tail which can be removed (see photographs). Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to view the item. Size: Sizes range from 9 cm tall x 15 cm wide x 30 cm long to 13 cm tall x 6 cm wide x 15 cm long.
I have travelled extensively throughout Africa, Asia, India, North America and much of my collection has been sourced in the Country of origin. After many years of collecting I decided to start to sell and have established'Curious Antiques' which specialises in a range of fine and more unusual antiques. These include fine furniture, religious items, militaria, amusement machines and one of the Countries best collections of African, Chinese, Eastern and Indian tribal and ethnographic antiques. I value your custom and will do all I can to keep you happy and satisfied. The item "5 Rare Antique 19th Century Chinese or Japanese Bronze Koi Fish, c 1820" is in sale since Tuesday, October 6, 2015. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Chinese\Figurines & Statues".1328" and is located in North Walsham. This item can be shipped worldwide.