Fs: Carp Swimming Up A Waterfall Tsuba

[Nikanoru]

Symbolizes that anybody who is able to persevere through great trials can accomplish their highest goals to become great

Mokko-gata

Copper, brass

W86,60mm

H87,30mm

Seppa-dai 5,40mm (at the thickest point)

Nakago-ana 29,60x8,15mm (at the widest point)

Two Hitsu-ana

Weight 186,65g

Early-mid Edo

 

Price: USD 350+shipping

 

[Marius]

It is a salmon

[Nikanoru]

Might be)

Depending of taste))

[Marius]

I stand corrected. A carp it well may be:

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fish_in_Chinese_mythology

[Alex A]

Based on the tale of a carp climbing a waterfall, if it succeeds, will become a dragon, i think

 

Edit, what Mariusz pointed out above, missed it

[Nikanoru]

Here is more or less complete interpretation:

http://www.everything-ponds.com/koi-symbolism.html

[Nikanoru]

Up)

USD 300

[Nikanoru]

Up and down!)

USD 250

[Nikanoru]

$150