His attitude suggests that he is trying to incite the animals, who get along well, to fight.
In one of his clenched hands, he holds a piece of stick with which he presses the animals.
His plump body and the headband on his hips suggest that he belongs to the circle of sumo wrestlers.
The sculpture is signed.
Japan, 19th/20th century.
Patinated bronze.
Dimensions: 23 cm x 23 cm x 21 cm.
Condition: Part of the stick is missing.