Japanese Bronze Tiger Okimono - Showa Era Material - Brass Whether displayed in a hallway

Whether displayed in a hallway

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

Indian boxes and chests were made bespoke

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

Always round in form

Japanese Bronze Tiger Okimono - Showa Era Material - Brass Whether displayed in a hallwayAn 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