Important Bronze Of A Tiger, Japan, Signed 光 陽 作 Koyo Saku, Meiji Period (1868, 1912)

Important bronze of a tiger, Japan, signed under the belly in a catouche, 光 陽 作 Koyo saku, Meiji era (1868-1912).
Of a formidable quality of work, admire the details such as the expression of defense and the delicacy of the stripes in relief giving a visual effect in two tones.
In very good condition, the animal has just lost an eye in combat, see photo, but a skillful artist painted a long time ago, the missing pupil, if we do not know it we do not notice anything.
JAPAN from the 19th century.
Dimensions: length: 41 cm - width: 9 cm - Height: 19 cm - weight: 2788 grs
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