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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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