Edo period Kakehana Koi Hanging Wall Vase ー 尾張古窯 灰釉鯉形掛花生
Edo period Kakehana Koi Hanging Wall Vase ー 尾張古窯 灰釉鯉形掛花生
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A fabulous Edo period image of a Nobori Koi (Ascending carp) made with mouth open as a hanging wall vase It comes enclosed in an old custom kiri-wood collectors box titled Owari Kogama Hai-yu Koi-gata Kake-Hanaike (Old Owari Feif Kiln Ash Glazed Carp Shaped Hanging Vase). One fin has been broken off and reattached with either pitch or lacquer, and there are ancient color filled minor chips to the brittle edges, otherwise is in surprisingly excellent condition.
In Japanese culture, Nobori Koi (ascending carp) is a powerful symbol of strength, perseverance, and success. The image of a koi carp swimming upstream or leaping up waterfalls is associated with the ancient Chinese legend of a carp that transformed into a dragon after successfully swimming up the Dragon Gate waterfall. This story represents overcoming obstacles and achieving great transformation. Nobori Koi is often featured during Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) on May 5th, when colorful carp-shaped flags, called koinobori, are displayed outside homes to symbolize the hope for children's growth, strength, and the ability to overcome challenges in life. The flying carp also represents the wish for boys to grow up strong and successful, with the imagery of the fish reaching new heights as a metaphor for personal achievement and perseverance in the face of adversity. Thus, Nobori Koi reflects important values in Japanese culture, such as determination, ambition, and the aspiration for improvement and triumph.
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