3 Antike 20 Zoll & 11 Zoll Japanische Bronze Namazu 2 Junge Asiatische Karpfenfische Koi-Figuren

EUR 449,37 Sofort-Kaufen oder Preisvorschlag, EUR 44,71 Versand, eBay-Käuferschutz
Verkäufer: valhbriggs2012 ✉️ (2.857) 100%, Artikelstandort: Ferndown, GB, Versand nach: GB und viele andere Länder, Artikelnummer: 185557331703 3 ANTIKE 20 ZOLL & 11 ZOLL JAPANISCHE BRONZE NAMAZU 2 JUNGE ASIATISCHE KARPFENFISCHE KOI-FIGUREN.

This listing is for TWO, ONE LARGE AND ONE SMALL, really beautiful...heavy ANTIQUE, likely C1890 to C1910Japanese Bronze NAMAZU AND one young.  They are beautifully and realistically modelled in Bronze which are hollow on the inside.  Both sizes are in the same style by the same maker.  I have seen another which is sold now that is in between these sizes.


They are a collectors item and very rare to find. They would make an exceptional statement feature in outside rockery near ponds or a large coffee table conservatory centrepiece or bookshelf. Also superb gift for fishermen.


I have two other small Japanese Namasu bronze Catfish which I shall be listing shortly. Please message me if you are interested in these.


Measurements:  LARGE NAMASU

Length:  20”

Height:  6 3/4” 

Depth:  3 3/4”

Weight.....4.6kg 👀


SMALL NAMAZU

Length:  11”

Height:  3 3/4”

Depth:2 1/4”

Weight.....0.8kg


CONDITION....EXCELLENT...NO DAMAGE and patina is as original


RESEARCH NOTES:

NAMAZU….CATFISH


Primarily residing in freshwater environments or on popular dating apps, the vast majority of catfish are considered to be harmless. On the other hand, in ancient Japanese mythology, catfish were the complete opposite of harmless.

After the Great Ansei earthquake of 1855, which struck Edo (today Tokyo) with a magnitude of 7.0 and claimed about 7000 casualties, the belief that giant catfish had caused the natural disaster rapidly gained in popularity. Within days of the earthquake, a new type of color woodblock print called namazu-e, or catfish pictures, was sold all over town and promised buyers protection from future earthquakes if the print was attached to their homes ceiling.


But how could these peaceful-looking, moustache-wearing catfish be the culprits of such mass destruction? In Japanese mythology, it was believed that the namazu lived in underground lairs deep below Japan and were kept in check by the god of thunder Kashima with a large rock, the kaname-ishi. The Great Ansei earthquake is said to have occurred after Kashima was out of town and left the god of fishing and commerce Ebisu in charge. Unfortunately, Ebisu fell asleep on the job, leaving the catfish to thrash their fins freely against the underside of the landmass and causing terrible earthquakes.


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PLEASE READ:


I try to describe all the items as accurately and as honestly as possible, and I always include photos or scans of the actual items.


My items are usually vintage or antique, very rarely new, and condition will sometimes reflect this with minor marks, wear on gilding etc.


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If you are still unsure as to the condition etc. please ask questions or request more photos BEFORE bidding or buying


***Please keep in mind, I am not an expert, but an enthusiastic collector. I do my best to research the item and its history and pass that information on to my customers, you can google items and find the same information I do. If you know anything of interest that I have not included I am always interested to learn. Vintage or pre-owned items will often show some signs of wear due to their age, and there may be something I overlooked. There can be naturally occurring manufacturer's defects, slight surface scratching, or wear consistent with normal use. Any condition outside normal vintage wear, like chips or cracks or serious defaults, will be noted.***


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Thanks for looking 🤗




Please message me if you have a query or need more photos.

Please also see my other items for more bronze, silver, antiques, glass and many other collectables.

Thanks for looking 🤗

  • Antique: Yes
  • Additional Material: Bronze
  • Original/Repro: Original
  • Product: Figurine/Statue
  • Style/Period: Art Nouveau
  • Age: 1900-1940
  • Weight: 4.6kg and 0.8kg
  • Country of Origin: Japan

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