Hikari Utsuri

Common varieties include

Gin Shiro

Kin Showa

Hikari Utsuri (hee-KAH-ree oot-SOO-ree) are metallic versions of the Utsurimono class. They combine the bold, sumi-based patterning of Utsuri koi with the reflective shimmer of metallic skin.

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Popular varieties include Kin Showa (metallic Showa), Gin Shiro Utsuri (metallic Shiro Utsuri), and Kin Ki Utsuri (metallic Hi or Ki Utsuri). These koi often appear like living jewelry, reflecting sunlight with vivid, shifting tones.

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What to Look For

Seek out strong luster with clean, symmetrical patterning. The black base should remain lacquered and deep beneath the metallic sheen. High-quality Hikari Utsuri maintain a strong shine across both black and colored areas, creating striking visual contrast.