A Japanese bronze figure of a tiger, Meiji Period (1868-1912) in the style of Genryusai Seiya and signed Tsunemitsu
Decorative Arts
LOT 300
A Japanese bronze figure of a tiger, Meiji Period (1868-1912) in the style of Genryusai Seiya and signed Tsunemitsu
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 20 000 - 25 000
Selling Price
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Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 22 280
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A Japanese bronze figure of a tiger, Meiji Period (1868-1912) in the style of Genryusai Seiya and signed Tsunemitsu
striding forward with its long tail stretching out behind, the stripes on its body delineated in two-toned patination, with snarling expression and inset glass eyes, signed in a rectangular reserve, 31cm high, 71cm long
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