"A Japanese Bronze Okimono Depicting The Study Of A Tiger"
Bronze okimono depicting the study of a powerful tiger in a furtive position.The animal is represented with its legs bent, its tail curled upwards and its body in a lowered position just before launching the attack.
The streaks of the fur, typical of the animal, are depicted in a masterful way and highlighted with a marked engraving.
This okimono is signed Hideyoshi 秀義 under the belly.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji second half of the 19th century.
Dimensions: 10 x 36 x 9 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
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