Japanese Bronze Tiger Okimono - Showa Era Material - Brass Made from Cryptomeria - the

Made from Cryptomeria - the iron fittings are handmade by a local blacksmith

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

This Japanese tansu has its original black painted iron fittings

Japanese Bronze Tiger Okimono - Showa Era Material - Brass Made from Cryptomeria - theAn 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