A boxwood study of a tiger by Masanao, Ise, 19th century

Estimate

1,200 - 1,500 GBP

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Description

3.2cm., 1 1/4 in.

seated, its head turned to the left as it snarls, its tail passing forward between the fore legs and forming the himotoshi, the wood is slightly worn and of a good colour, the eyes inlaid, signed Masanao