Taisho Sanke (tay-sho san-ke), are three coloured Koi first developed during the Taisho era in Japan (1912-1926). Their base colour is white (shiro (she-ro)) with red (beni/hi) and black (sumi (soo-me)) markings.
Taisho Sanke
As with Kohaku there are different variations with the Sanke variety. This Sanke being a Nidan Sanke as with the Kohaku the two patches of red are still used to describe the Koi.
Many Sanke can have very interesting patterns but like the Kohaku a balance is allways necessary. this particular Sanke has a lot of Tsubo Sumi, black marking that form on the Shroji or white ground.
Maruten Sanke (ma-roo-ten san-ke) is a very popular type of Sankedue to the marking on it's head.
This Sanke from Momotaro is one of a new style with Atarashi Sumi or Showa Sumi as it is described when translated from Japanese.
