A Fine 19th Century Japanese Bronze Figure of a Crouching Tiger by Hideyoshi Seizo, Late Meiji Period (1868-1912)
The finely sculpted & patinated figure of crouching tiger, exhibiting finely executed proportions and demonstrating learned attention to form, musculature & naturalistic markings. Signed on the underside in characters within a trefoil lozenge for Hideyoshi Seizo (working 1875-1899). Exhibiting a fine old surface & patina overall, standing upon a carved wooden plateau, possibly associated. Bronze measurements, 5.25” high x 14.5” long x 3.5” deep. Weight, 5.5 lbs
