Atsuyoshi Maruki Company – A Japanese Study Of A Tiger

Study of a tiger waiting for its prey, excellent finishing of the details with original patina.

Chiseled and worked in solid bronze with double-colored fur details and mustache in relief.

Signed Atsuyoshi ? ? saku with Maruki shachu seisaku ? ? ? trademark.

Atsuyoshi is a master known for his finely modeled bronze studies of animals. He worked for the Maruki company, active during the Meiji period (1868-1912) in Japan which is distinguished by the finesse and the considerable weight of his sculptures and is considered as one of the best producers of bronzes.

Meiji period second half 19th century

Sizes: 20 x 41 x 15 cm. weight 7,4 kg.

Condition report: Good condition