Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) small bronze tiger figurine by Izumi Seijo II (1865-1937), Paris World Expo Gold Medal-winning sculptor, with original (signed) fitted box and carved wooden base. This is a highly artistic masterpiece that fully demonstrates Izumi Seijo''s sophisticated techniques. ‘Seijo’ stamp on the belly. 12cm high x 23cm wide x 10cm deep (including base), weight (with box) 1.9kg. Excellent condition.Izumi Seijo II studied under his father, Seijo I, a former Aizu samurai and carver. He was a noted bronze caster who lived in Tokyo and is listed as a member of the Tokyo Sculptures Association and the Japan Metalwork Association. He was also a permanent committee member of the Tokyo Chukinkai (The Tokyo Cast Metalworkers Association). Izumi Seijo began exhibiting in around 1895 and wone a prize in the Paris Exposition of 1900 one of his sculptures (a bronze hen and rooster) is included in the Imperial collection.Height is 12cm (4.7inches)
Width is 23cm (9.1inches)
Depth is 10cm (3.9inches)