Search 0
15,512  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 27 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
27 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1030029
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Large (2.4kg) Japanese Bronze Tiger,c1890
Sold by Curious Antiques
sold SA1030029
Sorry, but this item has been sold.

Curious Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jun 2015
Browse dealers 139 items
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1030029
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Large (2.4kg) Japanese Bronze Tiger,c1890

19th century
Sold 3 March 2025 · Curious Antiques
This “Large (2.4kg) Japanese Bronze Tiger,c1890” found a buyer.

It was listed by Curious Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Antique Animal BronzesAntique Japanese BrassBronze Tiger Statue Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

Large late 19th century Japanese Meiji period Japanese bronze Tiger, c1890. Beautifully cast and heavy at 2.4kg, it has great expressive features and stripes to the body with the musculature finely defined. The bronze has taken on good colour /patina following years of use. Overall condition is good with only minor scuffs /marks, very much as you would expect from a piece of this age. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 39cm wide/long x 20cm tall x10cm deep, weight 2.4kg.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Japanese Bronze Tiger to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1030029
Dealers Notes

Curious Antiques specialises in sourcing fine, rare and unusual antiques and curiosities. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and will do all we can to ensure you are happy and in the unlikely event you are not offer a no questions asked returns policy. We accept payment via paypal, bank transfer, cheque and cash.

Description
Large late 19th century Japanese Meiji period Japanese bronze Tiger, c1890. Beautifully cast and heavy at 2.4kg, it has great expressive features and stripes to the body with the musculature finely defined. The bronze has taken on good colour /patina following years of use.
“
Overall condition is good with only minor scuffs /marks, very much as you would expect from a piece of this age.
Curious Antiques

Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 39cm wide/long x 20cm tall x10cm deep, weight 2.4kg.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Japanese Bronze Tiger to the 19th Century.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1030029
Curious Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Curious Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A large patinated bronze sculpture of a stalking tiger with incised stripe details and an open mouth. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 10
Archive I A large patinated bronze sculpture of a stalking tiger with incised stripe details and an open mouth. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large (2.4kg) Japanese Bronze Tiger,c1890

Archive II A large patinated bronze sculpture of a stalking tiger with incised stripe details and an open mouth. View II
Archive III A large patinated bronze sculpture of a stalking tiger with incised stripe details and an open mouth. View III
Archive IV A large patinated bronze sculpture of a stalking tiger with incised stripe details and an open mouth. View IV
Archive V A large patinated bronze sculpture of a stalking tiger with incised stripe details and an open mouth. View V
Archive VI A large patinated bronze sculpture of a stalking tiger with incised stripe details and an open mouth. View VI
Archive VII A large patinated bronze sculpture of a stalking tiger with incised stripe details and an open mouth. View VII
Archive VIII A large patinated bronze sculpture of a stalking tiger with incised stripe details and an open mouth. View VIII
Archive IX A large patinated bronze sculpture of a stalking tiger with incised stripe details and an open mouth. View IX
Archive X A large patinated bronze sculpture of a stalking tiger with incised stripe details and an open mouth. View X
Enlarged Archival View

Curious Antiques
Telephone 07795 237 189
Location
Curious Antiques
Timeline Antiques Centre
Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk
NR28 9JR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/curious
Verified Since Jun 2015
Items For Sale 139
Items Sold 374
Curious Antiques
Verified Since Jun 2015
View Dealer Info
Location: Curious Antiques, Timeline Antiques Centre, Midland Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9JR, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/curious
Verified
Jun 2015
For Sale
139
Sold
374
A large patinated bronze sculpture of a stalking tiger with incised stripe details and an open mouth.
Large (2.4kg) Japanese Bronze Tiger,c1890
Ref: SA1030029
A large patinated bronze sculpture of a stalking tiger with incised stripe details and an open mouth.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSculptures & Figurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsStalking posture, Chiselled stripe details, Open roaring mouth
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 39 cm (15 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Meiji period bronze works represent a golden age of Japanese metalcraft, following the reopening of trade with the West in the late 19th century, which allowed master artisans to showcase advanced lost-wax casting techniques to international markets.

These sculptures were typically crafted using traditional lost-wax casting methods, utilizing copper-alloy bronzes often enriched with patination treatments to achieve deep, rich brown or golden surface tones.

Authentic pieces often exhibit fine hand-chiselled surface detailing, significant weight due to solid metal construction, naturalistic ageing patination, and occasionally artist signatures or foundry marks on the underside.

An antique bronze sculpture serves as a striking focal point when placed on a dark wood library desk, a mantelpiece, or styled atop a stack of art books to add texture, narrative, and historical depth to a room.

Bronze should be dusted gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemical cleaners, polishes, or water, as these can strip the historic patina and damage the protective surface layer.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories