As part of our oriental collection we are delighted to offer this magnificent Japanese bronze okimono of a pair of swimming carp , the okimono cast by the highly regarded Tokyo based artist Izumi Seijo II (1865-1937), the carp are patinated in individual colour bronze alloys which give them a wonderful contrast when displayed together as intended , the eyes of each fish have been detailed in Shibuichi and Shakudo with gold onlaid detail , the movement is so realistic whilst the casting is extraordinary quality , the fish are displayed on their purpose built original black lacquer stand and are housed for safety and storage in their original tomobako , they are both signed to the front dorsal fins.The artist Izumi Seijo II was a noted bronze caster who lived in Tokyo, he is listed as being a member of The Tokyo sculptures association ,The Japan metalwork association ,he was also a permanent commitee member of the Tokyo Chukinkai (The Tokyo cast metalworkers association) he began exh...