• A colorful koi fish with a black, gold, and white pattern on a blue background
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Toyoma Koi International

34024 Ki Utsuri 4 Year Female 26" SOLD

34024 Ki Utsuri 4 Year Female 26" SOLD

A Ki Utsuri is a rare and distinctive Japanese koi variety known for the contrast of yellow and black. As part of the Utsurimono group, it is defined by deep sumi laid over a yellow base, creating a bold pattern that feels both unusual and visually striking in the pond. A well-balanced Ki Utsuri should show strong, lacquer-like black, clean yellow ground, and pattern placement that gives the fish movement and definition from head to tail.

What makes Ki Utsuri especially appealing is its rarity and character. Compared with more commonly seen Utsuri varieties, the yellow-and-black combination gives Ki Utsuri a different kind of presence—bright, dramatic, and instantly recognizable without feeling flashy. Clean skin, balanced sumi distribution, and a strong body line all contribute to the overall impression. For collectors looking for Japanese koi with uncommon appeal and classic Nishikigoi contrast, Ki Utsuri offers a memorable and very distinctive expression of the Utsurimono family.

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