FINE! RARE! Japanese garden furniture faucet fountain antique Bronze carp sculpture Buddhist temple shrine Ready to use H7.9in/H20cm

FINE! RARE! Japanese garden furniture fountain faucet antique Bronze carp spring sculpture Buddhist temple shrine Ready to use H7.9in/H20cm.

This copper 鯉KOI carp and wave sculpture piece is a rather rare custom-made piece. This is not just an ornament, it can be used as the mouth of a fountain!
Although dragon faucets are seen in Japanese shrines, they are rarely made of carp and are very precious. The color of the time-worn copper is beautiful, and the sculpture expresses dynamic movement and is in good condition. Waves and other elements are also delicately expressed.

This was used as a fountain. There is a hole in the mouth, through which water comes out. It can be separated from the wave-shaped part, and the koi can be tilted at any angle you like. It can also stand on its own like a wave.
This can be used as soon as it is installed. There is a copper pipe running through the inside of the carp, and if this is connected to a water supply and installed, water can come out of the dragon's mouth.

The meaning behind the carp is the strength of the carp to climb up waterfalls, and the legend that the waterfall-climbing carp will eventually become a dragon, which is thought to mean success in life, money, and business.

□ Size: H 7.9in × W 7.5in × D 7.5in （about H20cm×W19cm×D14cm ）
□ Weight : 70.3oz (1996g)
□ Material : Bronze

condition...
It is in very good condition, but there are stain, scratches and dirt due to aging. There are some stains, but overall it is in good condition and ready to use.

I list antiques that sometimes have chips, rubbings and cracks
as they are very old antiques so please check the images and understand the current
condition before buying.