Caption

Okimono in the shape of a tiger;, Meiji period 2nd half of the 19th century, 1868–1912; Japanese; sculpture; materials not stated; figurine of an animal tiger; height 18.0 cm, width 35.0 cm, weight 3.16 kg., A sculpted animal figure resembling a roaring big cat with an open mouth, visible teeth, and a protruding tongue, shown in a three-quarter view. The figure has a muscular body, a mane-like textured area around the head, and a long curved tail. The surface shows carved fur details and smooth areas with a patinated finish. The sculpture rests on a flat surface and casts subtle shadows. The visible colors include shades of brown, dark bronze, gold highlights in the eye areas, and a light gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A22_420

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77.2Mb (1.1Mb) / 20.0in x 15.0in / 6000 x 4500 (300dpi)

Keywords

Okimono shape tiger Meiji period 2nd half 19th century 1868–1912 Japanese sculpture materials stated figurine animal tiger height 18.0 cm width 35.0 cm weight 3.16 kg sculpted animal figure resembling roaring big cat open mouth visible teeth protruding tongue shown three-quarter view figure muscular body mane- textured area head long curved tail surface carved fur details smooth areas patinated finish sculpture rests flat surface casts subtle shadows visible colors include shades brown dark bronze gold highlights eye areas light gray background.