A bronze model of a prowling tiger

Description:

Japan, marked Hideyoshi / Hidemi kansei, Meiji period
L.35 - 36 cm
Rendered in a naturalistic way, the stripes of the coat are polished to a lustrous finish, creating an effective contrast with the matt surface of the remaining body. The eyes are inset with yellow glass. The animal is depicted in a crouching, prowling stance, its legs slightly bent as it moves powerfully forwards. With workshop mark to the underside. Mounted on a carved wooden base in the form of a rocky outcrop.
Former German private collection - Minor wear