A wood study of a tiger by Tanaka Minko, Tsu, late 18th century

Estimate

2,500 - 3,000 GBP

bidding is closed

Description

4.5cm., 1 3/4 in.

seated, its head turned back to the left and its tail passing forward over its back, its legs drawn in for compactness, one forming the himotoshi, the wood is slightly worn and the eyes are of brass with inlaid pupils, signed Minko with kakihan

Literature

For a very similar example, see Neil K. Davey, Netsuke, p.209, no.636