By Nobumitsu, Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early/mid-20th century Each shown swimming with its tail threshing the water, their bodies curled slightly to the left, and balancing on their fins, the larger carp signed on one pectoral fin Nobumitsu within an oval reserve. The larger carp: 25cm (9 7/8in) long; the smaller carp: 21.5cm (8½in) long. (2).