A French gilt-bronze mounted Japanese Imari porcelain model of a figure riding on a leaping carp the porcelain 18th century, the mounts 19th century

with cold-painted enamels

The porcelain is in reasonable conserved condition. One fin to the carp has broken and been reattached. There are a number of minor age cracks to the dress of the figure which are secure. The carp is fitted to its base and there are some very minor signs of wear to the join. The ceramic base has three small deliberate holes in keeping with the manufacture. There is also one repaired break to the rim of the ceramic base. The gilt bronze base is in fine condition.
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