Bronze - Hōzan 芳山 - Beautiful color twin carp with autographed box - Shōwa period (1926-1989)

Beautiful Color Twin Carp
This piece dates from 1950-1980.

This piece captures the delicate color variations of carp scales.
Each scale is meticulously hand-carved and then hand-painted.
This incredibly realistic texture is only possible through this time-consuming process.

In Japan, two carp have long been considered auspicious.

They are considered a married couple, and their image of them walking together towards a waterfall symbolizes "overcoming difficulties."

Two carp are often used as motifs in Japanese art.

For this reason, placing two carp creates a space with a Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi.

Hand-signed Tomobako/original box
Includes original base and original cloth.

Although old, the piece has been in excellent condition.

Size: Golden Carp: Height 8.5cm, Width 22x7cm, Weight 830g
Black Carp: Height 13cm, Width 30x10cm, Weight 1860g
Base: Height 5cm, Width 38x28cm, Weight 650g
Tomobako: Weight 1000g
Total Weight: 4340g