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The Hikari Utsurimono were bred by crossing Utsurimono with Ogon. “Kin Showa”, Gin Showa”,
“Gin Shiro” and “Kin Ki Utsuri” are the offspring .
Kin and Gin Showa come from Showa Sanshoku
X Ogon crosses. In general, both are known as “Kin Showa”, but when a distinction is made, the former is used
for metallic coloured Showa with a stronger golden luster, versus the latter where the silver predominates.
Their colours
tend to fade, as the metallic luster gets stronger. Hi turns brownish and Sumi becomes blurred, however , improved types with
beautiful Hi and Sumi are more often seen.
Gin Shiro or “Kin Shiro Utsuri” are the hybrids of the Ogon and
Shiro Utsuri, and actually look silver, making the name highly appropriate.
Kin Ki Utsuri are the Hikarimono of the Ki
Utsuri or Hi Utsuri. A beautiful shine and distinctive patterns are essential requirements for fine Hikari Utsurimono, and
more are being breed these days.
They all should show the same characteristics of their Showa and Utsuri cousins with
a metallic luster.
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