This piece depicts a powerful, roaring tiger. The muscular legs are skillfully rendered, and the tiger's stripes are particularly striking. The yellow of both eyes is clearly visible. The artist's mark is engraved on one of the hind legs. The artist is Hiroshi Murata, a Japanese metalwork artist. He is an artist skilled at expressing the dynamism of animals, particularly wild animals. He is also a recipient of the Nitten Fine Arts Exhibition, an award given to Japan's leading artists. The condition is excellent. The patina adds a lovely touch of age. Dimensions: H 17.5cm, W 43cm x D 11cm Weight: 3000g