Spectacular bronze tiger sculpture by renown metal artist Ota Ryohei (1913-1997). Lively designed tiger, finely cast, done in a very realistic way, in posture stating its supremacy. Signed. Including marble pedestal and original signed and sealed tomobako. Measurements: 41,5 x 10 x 20,5 cm weight: 4,9 kg Ota Ryohei (1913-1997) was born in Yanagawa, Fukushima Prefecture, and established himself as a talented sculptor within the highly competitive Japanese art world of the Showa era. In 1931, he began formal training in sculpture under Miki Sosaku, which he later continued under two major figures in Japanese sculpture: Kitamura Seibo and Shunsei Fujino, an influential teacher of figurative sculpture. Ota exhibits for the first time at the prestigious Bunten (Imperial Art Exhibition) in 1936, and then at the Shin-Bunten in 1939. After the war, he became a regular participant in the Nitten, the most important national art exhibition that defined the cultural prestige of modern Japan. Among his accolades was the Asakura Prize at the 9th Nitten (1953)--one of the highest awards a sculptor could receive at the time. Special mention goes to Shudoni Vincentia (1954), which contributed to his growing national renown. subsequently appointed a member of the Nitten (National Council of Artists), a jury member, and later Sanyo (Executive Advisor). Throughout the postwar period, Ota produced a considerable amount body of sculptural work -figures, religious subjects, and refined depictions of animals: in wood and bronze. His bronzes, were admired for their serene elegance and masterful patina. Good condition, there are signs of age and wear from normal use, stains, scratches, rubbings, marks; please, see pictures for actual condition. Registered shipping with tracking number, well packed for safe and fast delivering!