A SUPERB JAPANESE BRONZE VASE, REPRESENTING FOUR KOI FISHES SWIMMING, THE HEIGHT IS 55CM THE CONDITION VERY GOOD, THE SIGNATURE : RYOUN, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) THE PRICE IS ON REQUEST A koi represents good fortune, prosperity and riches. Also in Japanese culture, it symbolizes male strength and individualism. It also means you are a radical that does not conform to society’s norms and is not easily influenced by others.