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6 | GENRYUSAI SEIYA: A RARE AND 7 | GENRYUSAI SEIYA: A TIGER AND BOAR BRONZE
MASSIVE BRONZE OF A MUSK OX
By Genryusai Seiya, signed Dai Nihon Genryusai Seiya
By Genryusai Seiya, signed Dai Nihon Genryusai Seiya Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The large and massive statue captures the rare moment, when
The large, highly naturalistic and expressive statue shows a tiger dares to attack a wild boar from the back. Typically, both
the ovibos moschatus in its typical defense position, with its animals avoid each other, as they are physically more or less equal
characteristic curved and ribbed horns and its thick, bushy fur. combatants. Impressed seal mark “Dai Nihon Genryusai Seiya”
Impressed seal mark “Dai Nihon Genryusai Seiya” to base. Note the to base. Note the fine detail to the fur of both animals, including
fine execution of the cloven hoofs. various types of incision and relief work.
LENGTH 51 cm from tail to horns LENGTH 55 cm
WEIGHT 8.6 kilograms WEIGHT 9.9 kilograms
Condition: Excellent condition with some wear and very minor Condition: Excellent condition with some wear, mostly to base of
traces of use. The patina has grown into a deep bronze, almost feet, and very minor traces of use. The patina has grown into a
black color with an unctuous finish. deep bronze, almost black color with an unctuous finish.
Provenance: British collection. Provenance: British collection.

Estimate EUR 3.000,- Estimate EUR 2.500,-
Starting price EUR 1.500,- Starting price EUR 1.250,-

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