A Meiji Period Japanese bronze and multimetal koro with fish decoration

Object Description

A Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) bronze koro decorated with multimetal carp swimming under dappled multimetal lilypads.

Object History

Carp

Due to them being the only fish to conquer the waterfalls of the yellow river carp represent courage and strength in Japanese culture, the gift of a Koi carp is believed to grant the receiver great strength.

Object Condition

Excellent

Object Details