Tiger
Figure
ca.1880-1900 (made)
ca.1880-1900 (made)
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This cast bronze of a tiger has patinated stripes across its body and tail. These stripes are reserved with a smooth surface in contrast to the faintly textured surface of the remainder. The tiger is in an aggressive stance, striding with head back, mouth open and teeth on display.
Bronze figures of animals were made in larger numbers from the early 1880s. It is said that they were first manufactured in connection with the opening of the Tokyo Zoological Gardens in 1882, but this is not certain.
This example dates from about 1880-1900.
Bronze figures of animals were made in larger numbers from the early 1880s. It is said that they were first manufactured in connection with the opening of the Tokyo Zoological Gardens in 1882, but this is not certain.
This example dates from about 1880-1900.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | Tiger (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Cast bronze, patinated stripes |
| Brief description | Cast bronze figure of a tiger; patinated stripes across body and tail; cast by Seiya, Japan, ca. 1880-1890. |
| Physical description | Cast bronze of a tiger, with patinated stripes across its body and tail. The tiger is in an aggressive stance, striding with head back, mouth open and teeth on display. |
| Summary | This cast bronze of a tiger has patinated stripes across its body and tail. These stripes are reserved with a smooth surface in contrast to the faintly textured surface of the remainder. The tiger is in an aggressive stance, striding with head back, mouth open and teeth on display. Bronze figures of animals were made in larger numbers from the early 1880s. It is said that they were first manufactured in connection with the opening of the Tokyo Zoological Gardens in 1882, but this is not certain. This example dates from about 1880-1900. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | FE.22-1971 |
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| Record created | May 8, 2000 |
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