Japanese Bronze Tiger Okimono - Showa Era Kang Tables more ornate examples see page

more ornate examples see page 42 & page 46 of Museums of India 'National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum New Delhi' by Jyotindra Jain & Aarti Aggarwala

They are constructed from Northern Elm (yumu)

This charming antique four-way pickle dish

A blue & white porcelain meiping vase with Peony and trailing leaf design

Condition: Age-related wear consistent with use

Japanese Bronze Tiger Okimono - Showa Era Kang Tables more ornate examples see pageAn 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