A Japanese wood netsuke of a tiger, Meiji era
Modelled seated, its head turned back to the left, its tail curled forward to the front leg, indistinct signature.
3cm

Footnote: For similar examples of netsukes modelled as tigers see Bonhams The Edward Wrangham Collection Part II, lot 79 and Part IV, lot 73, London 2011 and 2013 respectively.

Condition Report

Light surface wear overall, not disfiguring.

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