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Engraving by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861)

Kingyo

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Goldfish series 22niwakaamenbou22 Utakawa Toyokuni 1 Kingyo - Kingyo
Engraving by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861)

In Japan, as in other parts of the East and the world, the Kingyo (goldfish) represents prosperity and abundance.

In traditional Japanese tattooing, they are usually depicted in red or black. The red goldfish brings good luck, while the black goldfish keeps bad luck away.

Clicking on the highlighted word will take you to the section of Artwork of the webwhere you can see the Series Kingyowith drawings of goldfish, some of them available for tattooing.

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