{"id":8079224013028,"title":"Meiji period Japanese Bronze vase | Bas relief depicting Koi","handle":"meiji-period-japanese-bronze-vase-bas-relief-depicting-koi","description":"Meiji period Japanese Bronze vase | \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBas relief depicting Koi \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are 2 different scenes on the vase - Koi within reeds and Koi swimming vertically within a depiction of water. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChinese tradition tells of carp (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekoi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e) attempting to swim upstream at the Dragon Gate rapids, impeded by demons who increased the height of the waterfall. After considerable struggle, the carp which succeeded were turned into golden dragons. The fish consequently became an emblem of perseverance and success, and of a destiny fulfilled. The scene on these vases evokes the legend, and may be related to a samurai’s coming-of-age ceremony (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egenpuku\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e) when carp streamers called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekoinobori\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e are flown on poles. In Japan, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekoi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e are particularly associated with the steadfastness and determination of the samurai.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeji period c.1868 - 1912 - this dates c.1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 26.5cms (10 1\/3\") tall\u003cbr\u003eApprox 14cms (5 1\/2\") wide handle to handle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent, patinated 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After considerable struggle, the carp which succeeded were turned into golden dragons. The fish consequently became an emblem of perseverance and success, and of a destiny fulfilled. The scene on these vases evokes the legend, and may be related to a samurai’s coming-of-age ceremony (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egenpuku\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e) when carp streamers called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekoinobori\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e are flown on poles. In Japan, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekoi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e are particularly associated with the steadfastness and determination of the samurai.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeji period c.1868 - 1912 - this dates c.1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 26.5cms (10 1\/3\") tall\u003cbr\u003eApprox 14cms (5 1\/2\") wide handle to handle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent, patinated condition"}