Intricately engraved Mother of Pearl Shell - Exquisite...

A completely engraved large mother of pearl shell, very intricate. The carving into the shell is a group of Japanese KOI fish surrounded by lotus flowers. The shell was engraved by Balinese craftsmen, who have mastered the art of carving. It comes together with its custom-fit stand. KOI FISH Koi fish are a common symbol in both Chinese culture and Feng Shui. Many of the attributes of the Koi symbolize several lessons and even trials individuals often encounter in life. The koi fish has a powerful and energetic life force, demonstrated by its ability to swim against currents and even travel upstream. Some of the characteristics associated with the koi include good fortune, success, prosperity, longevity, courage, ambition, and perseverance. Koi in Feng Shui: Its placement attracts auspicious abundance and prosperity into your home and life, and some opt to have multiple representations of this fish. Approximate Dimensions including stand Height: 20 cm Width: 15 cm DISCLAIMER -Please be aware that this lot contains mother of pearl. Some regulations are in place regarding the import of mother of pearl into the USA. Please check prior to bidding. This shells full name is freshwater mussel shell. -It's a natural product, small cracks or flaws can happen. Please refer to the pictures. - Please be aware these pictures have been taken in a dark studio, colors may vary depending on the environment. - One or more images provide a styled representation of a similar item. For exact details of the item for sale, please refer to the other images. No items in the styled photo are included in the sale. -THE WEIGHT MENTIONED IS INCLUDING PACKING MATERIAL T H E S H I P M E N T : - The item will be sent with a Track & Trace code via DHL Parcel, DPD or postNL. The tracking will be updated in your Catawiki lot once your parcel has been dropped off. - Please check regularly to avoid your parcel being returned to us, in which case the buyer will be responsible for the shipping costs of the 2nd shipment. - For tracking to Spain and Portugal please use this link and add the tracking number from your Catawiki lot https://clientesparcel.dhl.es/LiveTracking/Home WE DO NOT COMBINE SHIPPING!!! If you have any questions about your parcel please contact us using the Catawiki message service. We will try to reply within 3 working days. I M P O R T A N T !!! Unfortunately, due to ongoing issues with our shipping couriers, we are currently unable to ship to the Spanish and Portuguese islands. For Spain and Portugal, we can only ship to mainland addresses. Could you please provide us with an alternative mainland delivery address? Unfortunately, if no alternative address is available, we will have to cancel the sale.

Estimate:£0.84

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