This wall Piece is a set of 3 Tancho/Sanke koi fish that are bread for the "Red Sun" markings on their heads.

These magical domesticated fish have roots in 4th-Century China.
Natural genetic mutation has brought about the brilliant colors, but human selection has influenced how the fish are selected and bread to have distinct markings.
Koi are naturally "designed" to swim upstream, this skill has made them a symbol of strength and perseverance, even under human selection.
The Koi breed survives and thrives through a co-evolution amongst us.
 
MEDIUM: Stoneware
FIRING & TEMP: electric kiln, 1200'c, cone 6.
METHOD: handbuilt via coiling
DIMENSIONS: Height: 86cm, Width: 30cm, Depth: 9cm, Weight: 4kg