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 ?? 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