【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This elegant pair of ayu fish figurines by Noritake captures the graceful form of one of Japan’s most beloved seasonal fish, often referred to as the “queen of clear streams.” Created in fine bone china, these sculptures reflect the refined craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibility of mid-20th century Japanese design. The streamlined bodies are beautifully modelled, conveying a sense of gentle movement. A soft gradient transitions from a translucent blue-green along the back to a delicate salmon pink at the fins and tail, creating a harmonious and refreshing visual effect. The smooth, lustrous surface characteristic of bone china enhances the subtle colouration and lends the pieces a refined, almost luminous quality. Ayu fish symbolise purity, summer, and the beauty of unspoiled rivers in Japanese culture, making this pair both decorative and evocative. Both figures bear the Noritake backstamp reading “Noritake BONE CHINA NIPPON TOKI JAPAN” with the laurel and lamp mark, indicating production in the mid-Showa period, circa 1950s–1960s. The pieces are in good vintage condition overall, with the surfaces retaining their beautiful original gloss. Please note there is one very small chip on a fin. Please refer to the photos for details. Dimensions: approx. H 7 cm W 21 cm D 5 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!