Japanese Bronze Tiger Okimono - Showa Era Material - Brass The shape of the chest

The shape of the chest and style is Anglo-Indian

This piece would be stunning hung on a wall or as a freestanding piece of art although it is large enough for a walkthrough doorway and could be built into the fabric of your home for the ultimate incredible doorway

Always round in form

The chariots are decorated with carved teak images - mostly of religious significance

believed to preserve the sacred vibrations and shield them when not in use

Japanese Bronze Tiger Okimono - Showa Era Material - Brass The shape of the chestAn excellent antique Japanese Showa era cast bronze tiger okimono. He stands powerful with his mouth open, growling with legs bent and ready to strike. This piece exemplifies Japanese craftmanship and realism with highly detailed rich patinated stripes down the length of his body created using acid etching. The belly is signed Tadamitsu . Comes with its original box. Although this style of sculpture became popular in the early 20th century, Tadamitsu