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Sake Pot in the Form of the Immortal Kinko Riding a Carp

Late 19th century
Artist/maker unknown, Japanese
The image of the Immortal Kinko riding a carp, taken from a Chinese legend, is said to invite good luck. Works based on this theme were popular in Japan.

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