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A fine and large Meiji period bronze of two tigers

Creator: Genryusai Seiya
Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A fine and large Meiji period bronze of two tigers by Genryusai Seiya, the male standing alert on a rocky outcrop while the tigress laps from a puddle, naturalistically modelled and set into a carved hard wood base, the tigress signed with the seal of Genryusai Seiya. Japanese, c1890.

Footnote: Genryusai Seiya was the master craftsman in charge of a workshop which specialized in export wares of the highest quality. Production included human genre figures, vases and exotic bronze models of animals probably influenced by the opening of Tokyo Zoological Gardens in 1882.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1890
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	277224

Dimensions

W.	34.5 in;	H.	14.5 in;
W.	87.63 cm;	H.	36.83 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques, established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s, specializes in fine antiques with a reputation built on extensive knowledge and long-standing relationships, including with Harrods. Contact Charles at 44.159.067.7558 or via email at charles@wickantiques.co.uk for exceptional pieces curated by a team with expertise in Islamic, Japanese, and fine works of art.

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