### **A pair of Arita porcelain leaping carp**


**Circa 1700, Japan**

**Height: 31 cm, 12.2 inches**

Each vertical leaping fish is placed on a square base to which it is attached. The carp are modelled with mouths wide open and flashing tails, painted with blue, red and pink enamels, the latter with a slight lustre.

The carp is a symbol of strength, perseverance and determination.

**Similar Examples**

Mandarin and Menagerie, Chinese and Japanese export ceramics, Sowell collection Vol 1 2008, figure 8.1.