SOLD – Mid-Century Japanese Ceramic Koi Fish Sculpture

Make a splash with this striking mid-century ceramic koi fish sculpture, styled in a dramatic upward arc as if leaping from a pond. Crafted in Japan with finely detailed scales and expressive fins, the figure is finished in a mottled blue-green glaze with warm terracotta undertones exposed at the mouth, fins, and sculpted rock base. An impressed seal mark appears on the underside, likely a kiln or studio signature in Japanese kanji, though it remains unidentified. The style and finish are consistent with decorative export ceramics from mid-20th-century Japan, when koi symbolism, representing perseverance, good fortune, and strength, was a popular motif. This bold sculptural piece brings character and movement to any space. Style it solo on a console or bookshelf, or pair it with natural wood and stoneware for an earthy, collected look. Very good vintage condition with light wear and small chips to the base, consistent with age. Felt pads added to the underside for surface protection.

13" wide, 8.5" deep, 13" high.