Genryusai Seiya Bronze Tiger Sculpture, Meiji Period

Item Details

Genryusai Seiya (Japanese, 19th Century)
Unknown (Figural), Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Cast bronze on carved wooden plinth
Signed in mold
Label to underside is not representative of this piece.

Japanese artist Genryusai Seiya is regarded as one of the most prominent bronze sculptors of the Meiji period. Known for his realistic depiction of exotic animals, he was a member of a workshop that specialized in high quality export wares, including bronze animals, vases, and human genre figures.

Condition

- overall patina; scratches to wooden base.

Dimensions

Item #

ITMG423039