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Edo Koinobori Carp - Japanese Print

Edo Koinobori Carp - Japanese Print

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  • Poster created in France
  • Papier 100% éco-responsable100% eco-friendly paper
  • Livraison sous 3 à 4 jours ouvrésDelivery within 3 to 4 business days.

"A gigantic windsock in the shape of a carp occupies the entire foreground, its black and gold scales standing out against the city of Edo stretching out below."

Context of the artwork

This print belongs to the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo. A koinobori carp is hoisted for Children's Day (Tango no Sekku), on the fifth day of the fifth month. According to legend, it is the only fish capable of swimming up waterfalls, eventually transforming into a dragon.

What does the koinobori carp of the Japanese Children's Day symbolize?

The koinobori carp symbolizes strength and perseverance: according to Japanese legend, it is the only fish capable of swimming up waterfalls, eventually transforming into a dragon - hoisted annually for Tango no Sekku, Children's Day.

Which format should you choose for this reproduction?

This reproduction is available in 30 x 40 cm, 40 x 50 cm, and 50 x 70 cm. The 30 x 40 cm is suitable for a hallway, office, or gallery wall; the 50 x 70 cm stands alone above a sofa or bed. The frame is not included, the sizes are standard and can be found commercially.

Gift idea for a Japanese print enthusiast, a parent celebrating Children's Day.

Features and formats

Available formats: 30 x 40 cm, 40 x 50 cm, 50 x 70 cm
Paper: uncoated matte 170 g/m², FSC certified
Printing: high resolution, colors stable over time
Frame: not included
Print medium: poster, art print on matte paper
Theme: Japanese art, ukiyo-e print
Average observed delivery times: 3 business days, careful packaging

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Close-up of the grain of our uncoated matte 170 gsm FSC-certified paper
The paper grain, up close.

Heure d'été Editions

Beautiful images deserve beautiful paper

The paper is an uncoated matte 170 gsm. Its surface stays slightly fibrous, the ink sinks in, the light spreads across it. Colors keep their depth, as on the page of a book.

It is FSC certified, so it comes from sustainably managed forests, and printed as close to you as possible to shorten transport.

Hanging a piece is not the same as seeing it once. It stays there, you find it again in passing, and the day pauses for a second. It is a moment you give yourself, and offer to those who live with you.

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