Large Japanese Bronze Tiger Okimono by Atsuyoshi for Maruki Company

1900 - 1920

Sold by Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this unusual and high quality Meiji period 1868-1912 , Okimono of a prowling Tiger by the highly regarded Maruki company, the exquisite bronze casting has been decorated with contrasting striations in relief throughout the cats body, his whiskers and claws are also in relief and of a different coloured alloy, the eyes are particularly striking having been decorated in Gold and Shakudo, the artist Atsuyoshi has certainly captured the Tiger in a very stylised pose with much movement throughout, he stands on his original carved rootwood base, the bronze is signed to the underside in an oval cartouche, this reads the artist name Atsuyoshi and is accompanied by a square seal for the Maruki company .

Condition report:

The Tiger is incredibly chunky and heavy at approx 18kg, and is in fantastic condition throughout , the wooden base is separate and also heavy quality and is in great condition for its age.

Approximate sizes:

Length: 33" 84 cm Tiger 27" 69 cm

Height: 16" 40 cm Tiger 12.5" 32 cm

Depth: 13.5" 34 cm Tiger 11" 28 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.

Physical Dimensions

Height

40cm (15.75")

Width

84cm (33.07")

Depth

34cm (13.39")

Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA669563

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

fig 1. LARGE JAPANESE BRONZE TIGER OKIMONO BY ATSUYOSHI FOR MARUKI COMPANY — fig 1. Large Japanese Bronze Tiger Okimono by Atsuyoshi for Maruki Company

Condition report:

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The Tiger is incredibly chunky and heavy at approx 18kg, and is in fantastic condition throughout , the wooden base is separate and also heavy quality and is in great condition for its age.

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art