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Lacquered Keyaki Wood Figure of a Seated Tiger

Very unusual antique Japanese lacquered keyaki wood figure of a seated tiger. This powerful animal is carved with hunched shoulders, extending into closed forelegs; a sinuous curling tail held upright by its side; details of facial features, claws and textured fur crisply and sensitively carved.

Period
c.1800
Origin
Japan
Dimensions
25" h x 28.5" w x 24" d
63.5cm h x 72.4cm w x 61cm d
Item #
LB250

Pricing

$75,000