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A Japanese bronze okimono depicting the study of a tiger

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About the Item

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
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Width: 14.18 in (36 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
  • Style:
    Japonisme (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Metalwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Meiji period
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9162237950382

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