45cm Sakuma Tancho Kohaku Japanese Koi
Tancho are a variation of Kahoku, but can also occur in other varieties such as Sanke and Showa. The word Tancho translates to "Red Sun", which refers to the distinctive single red (hi) circular marking on the head. In Kohaku, this means that the rest of the fish must be pure white as the marking on the head must be the only hi (red) on the entire fish. The edging (kiwa) of the spot should be clean with no bleeding of the hi. In Sanke and Showa, black markings may be permitted. Tancho are very difficult to breed as it is the perfect Tancho spot is quite rare. It is part of the reason why they are so expensive, but a must have for any collector.
This lovely specimen is a good, clean Tancho from Sakuma. The hi placement is balanced, well proportioned and symmetrical. A must have addition to you collection.
A message form John Cook about Sakuma
"We started dealing with Sakuma San in the early 80’s his son Hajime now runs the show, together with his brother and Mum, who, even in her 80’s really looks after us when we visit. Sakuma are world renowned for their production of the Gosanke varieties, Showa, Kohaku & Sanke. Hajime came over to see is un the early 90’s together with Ogawa San and Narita San. We have built up an extremely good relationship with them over the past 45 years and they are always a must see when we go on buying trips to Japan."
Viewing of this 45cm Sakuma Tancho Kohaku Japanese Koi is by appointment only at our Japanese Koi Centre. To book an appointment, follow this link to our sister site Shirley Koi.
If you have any more questions about this fish, please contact us and a member of our friendly pond team will be more than happy to answer all of your questions.
