This 10-inch Tancho Showa presents a striking and uncommon combination of bold sumi and a distinct tancho marking. The head features a defined red (beni) circle set cleanly against a bright shiroji base, creating the focal point that defines the Tancho style.
Deep sumi (black) patterning develops across the body in classic Showa fashion, wrapping through the frame and providing strong contrast against the white ground. The interplay between the lacquered sumi and crisp shiroji gives this koi depth and structure, while the isolated tancho mark adds elegance and balance.
With solid body proportions at 10 inches and a dramatic three-color presentation anchored by its tancho spot, #J2232 (X6) is a distinctive Tancho Showa that delivers both rarity and visual impact in the pond.