AKASOFU GYOKKO: A BRONZE OKIMONO OF A ROARING TIGER By Akasofu Gyokko, signed Gyokko saku Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Naturalistically modelled, striding forwards and snarling. The bronze cast with fine detail, the stripes rendered realistically. Signed to the underside within a rectangular cartouche GYOKKO saku [Made by Gyokko]. LENGTH 22 cm WEIGHT 1,116 g Condition: Very good condition. Provenance: Austrian private collection, acquired from the local art market.