Search 0
12,981  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 53 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
53 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 #SA1160682
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Superb Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze Tiger by Omori Mitsumoto (Omori Kogen)
Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
sold SA1160682
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Sellingantiques Verified Since Oct 2021
Browse dealers 35 items
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1160682
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Superb Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze Tiger by Omori Mitsumoto (Omori Kogen)

19th century
Sold 11 June 2026 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
This “Superb Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze Tiger by Omori Mitsumoto (Omori Kogen)” found a buyer.

It was listed by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art. 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 Bronze CatAntique Tiger FigureBronze Tiger Sculpture Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

Fine Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) bronze tiger by Omori Mitsumoto (Omori Kogen) with inlaid amber eyes. Signed on the underside in a seal. 36cm long x 8cm deep x 15.5cm high, 2.55kg.

Excellent condition (no scratches, damage or repairs) and patina.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1160682
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1170
Description
Fine Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) bronze tiger by Omori Mitsumoto (Omori Kogen) with inlaid amber eyes. Signed on the underside in a seal. 36cm long x 8cm deep x 15.5cm high, 2.55kg.

Excellent condition (no scratches, damage or repairs) and patina.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1160682
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1170
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes. SOLD11 JUN 26
1 / 8
Archive I A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes. SOLD11 JUN 26

Superb Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze Tiger by Omori Mitsumoto (Omori Kogen)

Archive II A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes. View II
Archive III A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes. View IV
Archive V A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes. View V
Archive VI A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes. View VI
Archive VII A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes. View VII
Archive VIII A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes. View VIII
Enlarged Archival View
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Telephone 07975 614592
Location
Bath
Somerset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/antikdragon
Verified Since Oct 2021
Items For Sale 35
Items Sold 783
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Verified Since Oct 2021
View Dealer Info
Location: Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/antikdragon
Verified
Oct 2021
For Sale
35
Sold
783
A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes.
Superb Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) Bronze Tiger by Omori Mitsumoto (Omori Kogen)
Ref: SA1160682
A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
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 Japanese
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCrouching stance, Open roaring mouth, Striated fur texture, Long curving tail
  • SizeH 15.5 cm (6 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

The Meiji period (18681912) is characterised by a shift towards modernization and international trade, resulting in highly detailed, naturalistic metalwork exported to Western markets, often utilising complex lost-wax casting and intricate patination techniques.

Master metalworkers traditionally used high-grade copper alloys, commonly referred to as bronze or shibuichi, employing advanced casting methods followed by meticulous hand-chasing, inlay work, and chemical patination to achieve deep colour tones and realistic surface textures.

Authentic pieces typically feature artist signatures or foundry marks either cast into the base or applied via inlaid plaques, alongside heavy physical weight, naturalistic anatomical proportions, and aged patination showing genuine signs of oxidisation and wear.

An antique bronze sculpture serves as a powerful focal point and can be styled on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or console table, pairing effectively with minimalist surroundings to highlight its intricate craftsmanship and dark metallic texture.

Antique bronze should be kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, and avoid using commercial metal polishes or liquid cleaners, which can strip away the historical patina.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories