Blue ceramic koi statue with gold accents
Description
I found a blue ceramic koi statue with gold accents this afternoon around 3:45pm outside the Flamingo Hotel & Casino along Las Vegas Boulevard, near the wildlife habitat. It's about 12 inches tall, with a glossy blue glaze, white-scale details, and a few tiny gold flecks on the fins. There's a small etched '21' on the bottom and a faint scratch on the base from a minor tumble. It looked like it had been resting by a potted plant near the entrance, so I picked it up to keep it safe until the owner shows up. If this is yours, reply with the etched number and a couple details about its stand or where you last saw it to verify.
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