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Japanese bronze Koi carp naturalistically modelled with eyes inlaid in shakudo and gold, and a rich brown patination signed on a square plaque Maruki sei まるき製(made by Maruki), Meiji Period.
The Maruki workshop was based in Sukiya Street, Nihonbashi ward- Tokyo, made fine quality bronzes and carvings during the Meiji era, and exhibited at many domestic and international exhibitions.
The Koi (nishikigoi 錦鯉) is symbolic of courage, strength of will and steadfastness in adversity.
Reference:
Meiji no Takara 明治の宝 Treasures of Imperial Japan, the Nasser D. Khalili Collection, the Kibo Foundation 1995, Metalwork Part II, no. 93 and no. 103.
Also see Splendors of Imperial Japan, Arts of the Meiji Period, J. Earle no. 188.
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H 11 cm x W 32 cm x D 12 cmThe BADA Standard
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