Sold 18 August 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

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Description

Superb Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) small bronze tiger with inlaid eyes. 36cm x 9cm x 14.5cm high, weight 2.3kg.

Excellent original condition with nice patina.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Meiji Bronze Tiger Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

9cm (3.54")

Width

36cm (14.17")

Depth

4.5cm (1.77")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1137493

Dealers Internal Reference

AD1082

Description

Superb Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) small bronze tiger with inlaid eyes. 36cm x 9cm x 14.5cm high, weight 2.3kg.

Excellent original condition with nice patina.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Meiji Bronze Tiger Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

9cm (3.54")

Width

36cm (14.17")

Depth

4.5cm (1.77")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1137493

Dealers Internal Ref

AD1082

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A dark brown bronze sculpture of a stalking tiger with inset eyes, rendered in a realistic crouching posture.

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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Telephone 07975 614592

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Somerset
United Kingdom

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ObjectSculptures & Statues
Period19th century
StyleMeiji Period
MaterialBronze
ColourDark Brown
MotifsStalking posture, Textured fur, Inset eyes, Open jaws
SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

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The Meiji period spans from 1868 to 1912, a time when Japanese metalworkers and artisans produced exceptional decorative bronzes for both domestic and international markets, heavily refining traditional casting techniques.

These sculptures were typically cast using the lost-wax method in copper alloys, often featuring intricate hand-chased surface details, patination treatments, and occasionally inlaid elements such as glass or mixed metals.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit heavy weight, precise anatomical modelling, nuanced chemical patination, and sometimes artist signatures or foundry marks inscribed on the underside.

Such sculptural pieces serve as focal points on desks, sideboards, or open shelving, pairing well with natural materials like wood and leather to add textural contrast and historical depth.

Bronze should be dusted gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using commercial metal polishes or chemical cleaners, which can strip the historical patina and diminish the value of the piece.