Two large carp are prominently displayed, overlapping each other, swimming towards the left; the carp on top has its mouth open. The carp are primarily black and tan with detailed scales; their eyes are blue. The carp are surrounded by dark green aquatic plants. The background transitions from a deep blue at the top to a lighter blue towards the bottom. The image is on a beige background with rounded corners and a curved indentation at the bottom. The image includes several Japanese characters in black and red.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 900 × 717 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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