Antique Tiger

Taisho (1912-1926) period painting of spider lilies, tiger lilies, and morning glories in bloom at the shore.

The lower portion features various symbols and fish (abundance), bat (good luck), lotus flower (purity) and a centered tiger face (power), suggesting that this may be a festival acce...

Always portraited as a wise old man with flowing robe, white bear and eyebrows, accompanied by a tiger, deer or crane in a mountainous landscape.

The revival of animal sculpture is largely credited to Antoine-Louis Barye, whose iconic sculpture depicting a tiger devouring a crocodile amazed audiences with its naturalistic appr...

This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from circa 1890-1910 and it is entirely made of solid (tiger) oak. This rare church relic is in great condition...

Composed of two crystal ink wells, a raised pen tray, and a sculptural depiction of a female figure riding a tiger. All pieces are rendered in detail, and mounted on a formed gilt-br...

The central panel, also of leather, painted in a floral motif, somewhat reminiscent of the traditional leopard or tiger skin patch found on other trunks. The hardware of rustic, han...

The interior of both bowl and cover have a painted tiger, green & grey bamboo and leaves, and various geometric devices in blues, greens, and reds with gilt highlights Marked to eac...

A good quality Arts & Crafts oak chess table with hand painted glass to the underside of the chess playing board, with different marble effects and decorative floral boarders, a stor...

Circa 1700’s Chaise Percée we have is of the same period of the Roi Louis XV and La Marquise de Pompadour. they were not made for the general public, that’s why it’s rare to find th...

Six-panel Kano School tiger screen by Yosenin Korenobu (1753-1808). Sumi-e ink on paper, late 18th century.

TECHNICAL DATA • Carnelian: 25.1 x 17.9 mm. • Lisbon Hallmark “tiger II” (used 1887-1937) for 19.2kt Portuguese gold; indistinct maker’s mark. • Finger size: 49 (EU), but it could be...

Chinese Qing Dynasty pair of baluster vases of hexagonal form, the everted scalloped rim of white ground raised over tapering neck with pair of recumbent tigers in green glaze cast i...

Antique empire claw foot oval table with casters, curved drawers tiger wood mahogany detail and wood veneer.

He creates many small scale models of African and Indian wildlife, including lions, tigers, jaguars, camels and elephants using granite and white marble as a base for surrounding bro...

For example one has a tiger and one has a dragon. But also the dancers on 1 vase perform to a person in rest and the other one it's just the dancers.⁠

This chair is really quite exquisite, it has a tiger oak frame which means the timber was cut on the bias to give it that lovely stripy tiger patina. the leather seat cover is herita...

In 1831 he exhibited much larger statues, Tiger Devouring a Gavial Crocodile which was a plaster sculpture 41 cm high and 103 cm long, and Lion Crushing a Serpent, 138 cm high and 17...

It is sometimes referred to as zebrawood or tiger wood - names that underscore the wood’s often dramatic, contrasting color scheme, that some compare to rosewood.

Another species represented in Plate 4 has a speckled, white, and black pattern reminiscent of a tiger moth (Arctiinae). Tiger moths are notable for their striking warning coloration...

The man's regal posture, elegantly draped robe, tall hat, and embellishments with symbolic motifs like the tiger draped over of the chair, pay homage to the hierarchical structure an...

It is also one of China's four great supernatural animals, alongside the dragon, tiger, and tortoise. The phoenix bird rules the southern quadrant and is associated with the sun.

There appears to be a tiger skin depicted at the base of the plant in the print.

A master of contrasting textures, he paints a diaphanous gown draping against the model’s smooth, milky white skin, which sits against the painstakingly rendered individual hairs of ...

Other works included A tiger, Cornelio Puio, and some portraits of Cardinal Jacobini and il Suonatore Arabo." - Biography

In 1831 he exhibited much larger statues, Tiger Devouring a Gavial Crocodile which was a plaster sculpture 41 cm high and 103 cm long, and Lion Crushing a Serpent, 138 cm high and 17...

For the Universal Exhibition of 1900, the architect Binet, commissioned a frieze of wild animals of more than 100m representing tigers, bears, lions, bulls, and mouflons. This frieze...

The artfully carved horses and classic carriages were supplemented with exotic animals such as lions, tigers, giraffes, zebras and elephants. The range of vehicles included gondolas,...

The artfully carved horses and classic carriages were supplemented with exotic animals such as lions, tigers, giraffes, zebras and elephants. The range of vehicles included gondolas,...

Of ovoid form, with a narrow neck and outward flaring rim, on dark blue ground depicting wisteria blossoms in white and purple cascading from the shoulder with birds throughout and w...

The artfully carved horses and classic carriages were supplemented with exotic animals such as lions, tigers, giraffes, zebras and elephants. The range of vehicles included gondolas,...

The artfully carved horses and classic carriages were supplemented with exotic animals such as lions, tigers, giraffes, zebras and elephants. The range of vehicles included gondolas,...

The 45 sliding door paintings that decorate the entire main hall of Jitoku-ji Temple (Hyogo Prefecture) are said to be Tosho’s masterpiece, and feature vivid depictions of a variety ...

The 45 sliding door paintings that decorate the entire main hall of Jitoku-ji Temple (Hyogo Prefecture) are said to be Tosho’s masterpiece, and feature vivid depictions of a variety ...

The 45 sliding door paintings that decorate the entire main hall of Jitoku-ji Temple (Hyogo Prefecture) are said to be Tosho’s masterpiece, and feature vivid depictions of a variety ...

The artfully carved horses and classic carriages were supplemented with exotic animals such as lions, tigers, giraffes, zebras and elephants. The range of vehicles included gondolas,...

The artfully carved horses and classic carriages were supplemented with exotic animals such as lions, tigers, giraffes, zebras and elephants. The range of vehicles included gondolas,...

Antique print of a Rampokan, a tiger fight on Java, Indonesia. This print originates from 'Het Kamerlid van Berkestein in Nederlandsch-Indie

Below this image, an ornate cartouche contains a Latin inscription that references the wealth of the region, including mentions of gold, silver, gemstones, and various animals such a...

A very large and important bronze figure of an elephant by Genryusai Seya, Meiji Period (1868-1912), late 19th century Naturalistically cast, the elephant crying out in rage as he is...

"Walking Lion" Antoine Louis-Barye (France, 1775-1895) Antique Engraving by Firmin Gillot Circa. 1870 11 1/3 x 7 3/4 (21 3/8 x 17 1/2 frame) inches This is "Walking Lion," along w...

The wood frame is handcrafted from tiger maple and it features iconic Canadian motifs such as the beaver and maple leaf.

Wild beasts, including lions, tigers and elephants roam the interior, while a ship sails in the Indian Ocean.

Hildo Krop is one of the most famous Amsterdam school designers and this coat rack perfectly displays why. The use of the tiger oak combined with the black accents & impressive pil...

Tigridia Pavonia - English Name: Peacock Tiger Flower - Special Attributes: Aptly named for its peacock-like dramatic and colorful petals, this flower stands out for its brief ...

The vignettes on such a map could include depictions of significant landmarks like the Qutub Minar in Delhi, or typical scenes of local life, such as depictions of Indian elephants o...

On the right side is a bamboo stick construction adorned with a tiger skin, a fan, additional musical instruments, and palm tree leaves.

In the center is the image of a tiger, known as the "king of the wild beasts" in Chinese folklore, and an emblem of courage, dignity, and ferocity.

This fine chair has a three-plank seat featuring lovely golden tiger oak grain striations and an outstanding lower section comprising of impressive X-framed chamfered legs, which are...

Meiji period pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Finely Cast with High Relief decoration figures of a 3 clawed Dragon and 2 striped tigers and bamboo on the globular body of each vase.

The boxes contain a variety of stone specimens, such as lapis lazuli and tiger’s eye, all of which are finished to highlight the translucent beauty of the stone.

A drunken Silenus slouching at left and letting his jug spill, supported by a fauness and a black woman holding a tambourine, a goat-headed faun following; two fauns looking on from ...

On the two sides, raised relief borders enclose scenes of combatant dragons and tigers under plum trees, both rendered in great relief details and of sculptural quality.

Surrounded by verdure and flowers in most beautiful patterns. 2nd tableau: is of a fox that standing his grounds, controlling his fears and not running away from the incoming dange...

The drawers are framed with delicate tiger maple banding that adds visual depth and dimension to the facade.

Usually depicted, on horse or with tiger and dragon staff in left hand. This statue shows Tang standing on top a dragon symbolizing strength over all obstacles as was needed for hi...

Painted in a Tang Sancai or "Tiger Skin" technique used in the Kangxi period.

Delicately handmade and etched, hammered and carved with very Fine jungle, animals like elephants and deers and tigers, monkeys and Hindu figures scenes designs.

He soon established a reputation for exhibiting large mythological and dramatic subjects which gave him the opportunity to include lions, tigers, leopards and occasionally even polar...

The front of the clock is shaped like a Mihrab (a niche in a mosque), to the base is another bas relief an East Indian scene with gilded bronze figures holding muskets and spears, wi...