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Another example from the same club show in 2014, I’m closing this set of examples with a truly exceptional
I’ve included this Showa to demonstrate how powerful Showa of the highest calibre. Think of it as a source of
menware can be in transforming a Koi’s overall inspiration rather than a goal, as Koi like this are
appearance. While the rest of the pattern is fairly incredibly rare, even among the most elite collectors
average, the bold, striking menware on the head worldwide.
elevates this Showa and saves the overall look. The
I took this photo in 2012 at the South East Koi Club
dramatic head pattern draws attention, showing how
Show, which has since become known as The All
important menware can be in enhancing a Koi’s
England Koi Show. It’s the same show where we won
aesthetic appeal. At this stage in the Showa’s
Baby Champion in 2016 with a Kohaku bred by us. This
development, the rest of the body sumi pattern is less
particular Showa won Grand Champion, an award given
remarkable but once fully mature this could change.
to the best Koi in the entire show. Typically, this honour
is reserved for Koi over 80cm in size, especially at a
top-tier event like The All England. However, this Showa
defied expectations, winning Grand Champion despite
being in Size 6 (Koi between 65cm and 75cm). Winning
such a prestigious award at under 80cm is exceedingly
A TRULY rare, and speaks volumes about the exceptional quality
EXCEPTIONAL of this Showa.
SHOWA OF
THE HIGHEST
A DRAMATIC CALIBRE
HEAD PATTERN,
SHOWING HOW
IMPORTANT
MENWARE
CAN BE
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