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Unusual Meiji Period Bronze of a Tiger and an Alligator by Genryusai Seiya

Creator: Genryusai Seiya
Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
An unusual Meiji period bronze of a tiger and an alligator by Genryusai Seiya, the creatures modelled separately with the tiger attempting to pin down the snapping alligator, the pelt of the tiger and the characteristic skin of the reptile naturalistically rendered, on a rootwood base, both with the seal of the Genryusai workshop. Japanese, circa 1890.

Footnote: Genryusai Seiya was the master craftsman in charge of a workshop which specialised in export wares of the highest quality. Production included human genre figures, vases and exotic bronze models of animals probably influenced by the opening of Tokyo Zoological Gardens in 1882.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Bronze
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1890
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	509582

Dimensions

W.	40 in;	H.	17 in;
W.	101.6 cm;	H.	43.18 cm;

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