No. 90953983

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NO RESERVE PRICE - Finely carved and patinated swordfish rostrum with stand - Japanese Koi Fish Rostrum on stand - Xiphias Gladius - 12 cm - 81 cm - 5 cm- Non-CITES species
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NO RESERVE PRICE - Finely carved and patinated swordfish rostrum with stand - Japanese Koi Fish Rostrum on stand - Xiphias Gladius - 12 cm - 81 cm - 5 cm- Non-CITES species

Beautifully carved swordfish bill, a very impressive eye-catcher. The base and cracks in the swordfish bill filled with off white epoxy. THE STORY A master craftsman has intricately carved traditional Japanese Koi fish swimming in a pond with lotus flowers into this large swordfish tusk. As you can see, the carving is of extremely high quality and has an immense amount of detail. It could be seen as a type of scrimshaw; the name given to engravings and carvings done in bone or ivory. KOI FISH Koi fish are a common symbol in both Chinese culture and Feng Shui. Many of the attributes of the Koi symbolize several lessons and even trials individuals often encounter in life. The koi fish has a powerful and energetic life force, demonstrated by its ability to swim against currents and even travel upstream. Some of the characteristics associated with the koi include good fortune, success, prosperity, longevity, courage, ambition, and perseverance. Koi in Feng Shui: Its placement is said to attract auspicious abundance and prosperity into your home and life, and some opt to have multiple representations of this fish. APPROXIMATE DIMENSION The tusk is: 81 cm long. THE SHIPMENT - The item will be sent with a Track & Trace code via DHL Parcel, DPD or postNl. The tracking will be updated in your Catawiki lot once your parcel has been dropped off. - Please check regularly to avoid your parcel being returned to us, in which case the buyer will be responsible for the shipping costs of the 2nd shipment. - For tracking to Spain and Portugal please use this link and add the tracking number from your Catawiki lot https://clientesparcel.dhl.es/LiveTracking/Home WE DO NOT COMBINE SHIPPING!!! If you have any questions about your parcel, please contact us using the Catawiki message service. We will try to reply within 3 working days.

No. 90953983

Sold
NO RESERVE PRICE - Finely carved and patinated swordfish rostrum with stand - Japanese Koi Fish Rostrum on stand - Xiphias Gladius - 12 cm - 81 cm - 5 cm- Non-CITES species

NO RESERVE PRICE - Finely carved and patinated swordfish rostrum with stand - Japanese Koi Fish Rostrum on stand - Xiphias Gladius - 12 cm - 81 cm - 5 cm- Non-CITES species

Beautifully carved swordfish bill, a very impressive eye-catcher.
The base and cracks in the swordfish bill filled with off white epoxy.

THE STORY
A master craftsman has intricately carved traditional Japanese Koi fish swimming in a pond with lotus flowers into this large swordfish tusk. As you can see, the carving is of extremely high quality and has an immense amount of detail. It could be seen as a type of scrimshaw; the name given to engravings and carvings done in bone or ivory.

KOI FISH
Koi fish are a common symbol in both Chinese culture and Feng Shui. Many of the attributes of the Koi symbolize several lessons and even trials individuals often encounter in life. The koi fish has a powerful and energetic life force, demonstrated by its ability to swim against currents and even travel upstream. Some of the characteristics associated with the koi include good fortune, success, prosperity, longevity, courage, ambition, and perseverance.
Koi in Feng Shui:
Its placement is said to attract auspicious abundance and prosperity into your home and life, and some opt to have multiple representations of this fish.

APPROXIMATE DIMENSION
The tusk is: 81 cm long.

THE SHIPMENT
- The item will be sent with a Track & Trace code via DHL Parcel, DPD or postNl. The tracking will be updated in your Catawiki lot once your parcel has been dropped off.
- Please check regularly to avoid your parcel being returned to us, in which case the buyer will be responsible for the shipping costs of the 2nd shipment.
- For tracking to Spain and Portugal please use this link and add the tracking number from your Catawiki lot
https://clientesparcel.dhl.es/LiveTracking/Home

WE DO NOT COMBINE SHIPPING!!!
If you have any questions about your parcel, please contact us using the Catawiki message service. We will try to reply within 3 working days.

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