Japanese Art

<p>A Japanese Hirado porcelain vase from the Edo period.</p><ul><li>A well-modeled porcelain carp is depicted leaping up against the powerful current of a waterfall. </li><li>Waves are in underglaze blue, with the carp modeled in white. </li><li>Hollow form with open mouth and upstanding pose makes this piece suitable as a vase. </li><li>In Japan, koi are a symbol of perseverance and stamina.</li></ul>

Japanese Edo Hirado Porcelain Koi