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Majestic Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Large Bronze Tiger by Kiyomitsu
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Majestic Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Large Bronze Tiger by Kiyomitsu

19th century
Sold 21 February 2026 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Striking Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) large bronze tiger by Kiyomitsu with glass eyes. A very impressive bronze, expertly observed and modelled. Signed on the underside in a rectangular reserve, Kiyomitsu saku. Ca. 62cm long x 22cm deep x 31cm high, weight 6kg.

Beautiful condition and patina. An old repair to one ear, but it doesn’t detract from this masterpiece.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
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SA1172177
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1246
Description
Striking Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) large bronze tiger by Kiyomitsu with glass eyes. A very impressive bronze, expertly observed and modelled. Signed on the underside in a rectangular reserve, Kiyomitsu saku. Ca. 62cm long x 22cm deep x 31cm high, weight 6kg.

Beautiful condition and patina. An old repair to one ear, but it doesn’t detract from this masterpiece.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1172177
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1246
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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A dark brown patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark brown patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Majestic Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Large Bronze Tiger by Kiyomitsu

Archive II A dark brown patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes. View II
Archive III A dark brown patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes. View III
Archive IV A dark brown patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes. View IV
Archive V A dark brown patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes. View V
Archive VI A dark brown patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes. View VI
Archive VII A dark brown patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes. View VII
Archive VIII A dark brown patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes. View VIII
Archive IX A dark brown patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes. View IX
Archive X A dark brown patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes. View X
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A dark brown patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes.
Majestic Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) Large Bronze Tiger by Kiyomitsu
Ref: SA1172177
A dark brown patinated bronze sculpture of a crouching tiger with an open mouth and inlaid eyes.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Japanese
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCrouching posture, Open roaring mouth, Inlaid eyes, Textured fur pattern
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

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The Meiji period in Japan (18681912) marked a major opening to Western trade, during which Japanese metalworkers adapted traditional samurai armour-making techniques to create highly detailed decorative bronze sculptures for international export.

These pieces were typically crafted using the lost-wax casting method (cire perdue), utilising high-grade bronze alloys often featuring patination treatments and inlaid elements such as glass, shakudo, or gold highlights.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit heavy weight, refined anatomical precision, naturalistic movement, and frequently bear artist signatures, foundry marks, or stamps chiselled or cast into the base.

An antique bronze sculpture serves as a strong focal point when placed on a dark wood mantelpiece, a minimalist console table, or within a study to add historical depth and tactile contrast to contemporary spaces.

Preserve antique bronze by dusting gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical polishes that can strip the historic patina, and maintaining stable indoor humidity levels.
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