This is a 19th-century depiction of two koi or carp peacefully swimming among water plants. The exaggerated facial features gives the impression of a humorous satire or caricature. It was originally painted on silk by Iwase Hirotaka, enhanced with layered flecks of gold. 

You'll receive a framed, heavyweight, giclée, acid-free print that's created to last for generations.• Handmade by expert picture framers• Giclée, museum quality, acid-free paper• Framed prints are delivered ready to hang• Milled, high-quality wood with a satin finish• Hanging hardware and acrylic front-protector is included➤ DIGITAL-RESTORATION ARTWe specialize in digital recreations of vintage sacred and surreal art. Each work is a handmade digital restoration of the original image, not a pixellated copy of an Internet image that some other vendors may sell. We provide high-quality, clean digital restorations — true to the original — with great attention to detail.