鋳造金属 - 邪気を祓い、金運・仕事運・ビジネス運を強力に高める虎の置物 - Shōwa period (1926-1989)

これは力強くダイナミックな姿勢で presents a striking antique Japanese sculpture of a roaring tiger.

This tiger is captured in an intense moment, with its mouth wide open as if releasing a powerful roar. The sharply defined fangs, expressive face, muscular body, strongly modeled limbs, and extended tail create a remarkable sense of strength, movement, and tension.

One of the most distinctive features of this sculpture is the inlaid eyes (gyokugan / 玉眼). The carefully inserted eyes give the tiger an unusually vivid and lifelike expression, enhancing the dramatic character of the roaring pose.

The sculptor has paid particular attention to the tiger's anatomy. The broad shoulders, powerful forelegs, rounded muscles, tense body, and firmly planted feet convey an impressive sense of physical strength. The sculpture is especially effective when viewed from the front, where the open mouth, visible fangs, intense eyes, and strongly defined facial features create a striking presence.

The surface has developed an attractive dark reddish-brown aged patina, with areas of wear and oxidation consistent with age. The material appears to be a cast metal, possibly iron or another metal alloy; however, the exact composition has not been professionally tested and therefore cannot be confirmed.

A maker's seal/signature is present on the body of the tiger. The inscription appears to contain the character 「秀」, while the remaining character(s) are difficult to read with certainty. It may possibly be read as 「秀雲」 or 「秀正」, but this attribution cannot be confirmed based on the available evidence. The signature is therefore presented as an unidentified or partially legible maker's mark.

In Japanese culture, the tiger is traditionally associated with strength, courage, protection, authority, and the ability to ward off evil. Tiger imagery has long been appreciated not only for its powerful visual presence but also for its auspicious symbolism.

This sculpture is particularly appealing for its combination of dramatic expression, muscular anatomy, inlaid eyes, aged surface, and identifiable but not fully deciphered maker's mark. It would make an impressive display piece for collectors of Japanese sculpture, traditional metalwork, and Asian art.

Features
Antique Japanese tiger sculpture
Powerful roaring pose
Open mouth with visible fangs
Expressive inlaid eyes (gyokugan / 玉眼)
Strongly modeled muscular body
Dynamic and naturalistic posture
Dark reddish-brown aged patina
Cast-metal construction; exact material unconfirmed
Maker's seal/signature present
Signature appears to include 「秀」, but the full inscription is difficult to decipher
Possibly reading 「秀雲」 or 「秀正」, attribution unconfirmed
Attractive signs of age and surface wear
Impressive decorative and sculptural presence

With its powerful roaring expression, strongly modeled muscular body, distinctive inlaid eyes, aged surface, and partially legible maker's mark, this unusual Japanese tiger sculpture possesses a commanding presence and would make a compelling addition to a collection of Japanese art and traditional metal sculpture.

Height 23.0 cm
Width 52.1 cm
Depth 14.0 cm
Weight: 6220 g

Condition:
While there is no major overall damage, signs of wear due to age—such as dirt, scratches, discoloration, rust, dullness, scuffs, and dents—are present. This item has been stored at home. Please refer to the numerous photos provided.

Attention:
The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase.

Shipping:
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan.
We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number.
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