A Japanese study of a fighting rhinoceros

A large Japanese bronze study of a rhinoceros fighting against two tigers.
The sculpture is finely detailed with an excellent double patina. Glass eyes.

Engraved signature on the bottom of the rhinoceros’s belly.

Meiji period second half 19th century

Sizes: 33 x 40 x 23 cm

Condition report: Good condition – the tail of the tiger on rhinoceros back has been shortened – minor signs of wear