Utsurimono
The Utsurimono ( 写 り も の , about "harmony variety"), Utsuri for short , is a Nishikigoi (short form Koi ), ie a colored carp.
He is said to have descended from the Asagi line. It has a black basic color and has either white (Shiro), red (Hi) or yellow spots (Ki). The Shiro, Hi or Ki should be evenly distributed over the whole body. The pectoral fins contain sumi ( 墨 , "Indian ink") stripes (motoguro).
Further breakdown:
- Shiro Utsuri ( 白 写 り , "white harmony") - black base color and white drawing
- Hi Utsuri ( 緋 写 り , "scarlet harmony") - black base color and red drawing
- Ki Utsuri ( 黄 写 り , "yellow harmony") - black base color and yellow drawing
- Doitsu ( ド イ ツ , "German") Shiro, Hi, and Ki Utsuri - leathery skin with very little or no scales
Shiro Utsuri
Hi Utsuri
