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Stylistic Japanese Bronze Tiger on Stand by Akosofu Gyoko
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Stylistic Japanese Bronze Tiger on Stand by Akosofu Gyoko

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual high quality bronze okimono of a Tiger by the highly regarded Akosofu Gyoko , the Artist has captured the tiger with incredible movement poised as if to strike with its back hunched , its shoulders raised , and its head reared in an aggresive but almost comical manner , almost drawn as a charicature of a Tiger ! , the heavy bronze cat has striped details chiselled into his coat , he is further highlighted with parcel gilded teeth and claws , a realistic pink tongue and menacing gilt and shakudo eyes, the underside is signed by Akosofu Gyoko in an oblong seal , he stands on a wonderful hardwood stand carved with leaf and bark design to represent the forest setting , a truly magical and unusual okimono by a high quality artist .

The condition is superb throughout !!

Approximate sizes

Length 8.5" 22 cm (bronze)

Height 4.5" 11.5 cm

Weight is a hefty 2005 gms

Length 10.75" 27 cm (base)

Height 3.25" 8.5 cm

Depth 7" 18 cm

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item

For a further range of our ever changing stock please visit our website at www.stagsheadantiques.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA387635
Dealers Notes

Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.

Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com

Tel 07774-635918

Description
As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual high quality bronze okimono of a Tiger by the highly regarded Akosofu Gyoko , the Artist has captured the tiger with incredible movement poised as if to strike with its back hunched , its shoulders raised , and its head reared in an aggresive but almost comical manner , almost drawn as a charicature of a Tiger ! , the heavy bronze cat has striped details chiselled into his coat , he is further highlighted with parcel gilded teeth and claws , a realistic pink tongue and menacing gilt and shakudo eyes, the underside is signed by Akosofu Gyoko in an oblong seal , he stands on a wonderful hardwood stand carved with leaf and bark design to represent the forest setting , a truly magical and unusual okimono by a high quality artist .
fig 1. STYLISTIC JAPANESE BRONZE TIGER ON STAND BY AKOSOFU GYOKO
fig 1. Stylistic Japanese Bronze Tiger on Stand by Akosofu Gyoko

The condition is superb throughout !!

Approximate sizes

Length 8.5" 22 cm (bronze)

Height 4.5" 11.5 cm

Weight is a hefty 2005 gms

Length 10.75" 27 cm (base)

Height 3.25" 8.5 cm

Depth 7" 18 cm

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item

For a further range of our ever changing stock please visit our website at www.stagsheadantiques.com

Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA387635
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Profile Page

Trade Associations

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is a registered member of BADA 

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
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Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 29
Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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STYLISTIC JAPANESE BRONZE TIGER ON STAND BY AKOSOFU GYOKO
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 11.5 cm (5 in) x W 27 cm (11 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)
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