A classic model of a tiger with chubby paws by Tanaka Minko (1735-1816), the founder of the important Tsu school and one of the few names mentioned in the Soken Kisho from 1781. The tiger has its head turned back, with large glaring eyes inlaid in mother of pearl, and a vividly snarling, and somewhat comedic and friendly expression. His tail curls up his back like a snake and his fur coat is expressed very well. The underside with the mentioned chubby paws, though in this example they are especially large. Signed MINKO with kao on one of the paws; natural himotoshi.

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Subcategory:

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Subject:

Animal

Material:

Wood

Age/Country:

18th Century

Artist:

Tanaka Minko

Provenance/Owner:

Galerie Zacke

Signed:

signed

Type:

Katabori

Height:

30mm mm

Width:

41mm mm

Depth:

mm

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