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Subject:Japanese Meiji (?) Bronze Koi
Posted By: Amelia Tue, Mar 24, 2015 IP: 68.70.7.19
I recently bought this hollow bronze koi statue on eBay. I was told that it was Meiji era, and though I suspect it may be newer than that and I've seen similar ones elsewhere online, this one has a very interesting mark of a man on the bottom. I'm confused as to why visually identical castings would carry different marks, and I can't find anything online about this mark. Any information would be appreciated.






Link :Visually identical but differently marked example


Subject:Re: Japanese Meiji (?) Bronze Koi
Posted By: Amelia Sat, Mar 28, 2015
Updated eBay link to differently marked example (supposedly marked "Debvt" though the seller doesn't show the mark in pictures). This other identical-looking example was listed under "reproduction antiques", does that mean that the one I have is the original? I purchased it because I liked it, so even if I overpaid I'm okay with that. No one has any info on the marking on my fish? Thanks again to all who look(ed).

URL Title :eBay \'Debvt\' example


Subject:Re: Japanese Meiji (?) Bronze Koi
Posted By: Amelia Sun, Mar 29, 2015
Trying to (once again) post a working link to the auction of the identical-looking casting, hopefully it works this time!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brocaded-Carp-Koi-Fish-Pond-Japanese-Water-Garden-Art-Bronze-Statue-Sculpture-/351349658467?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51ce125363

URL Title :eBay Debvt example


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