This is a Japanese bronze sculpture of a tiger. It was created during the Meiji period, c. 1860-1910. This fierce predator is sculpted as if he's in full stride growling at another animal. His eyes are made of glass and are very realistic. The attention to detail in this sculpture is superb. His coat has raised striping which runs throughout. He has a furry belly, neck and paws and his tail even has some fur on the tip. The bottom of his paws are detailed with paw pads. The bronze without the base measures 25" long x 11" high x 6" wide, larger than most. The carved wooden base was created just for the bronze and has two carved areas where the front and back paws fit perfectly. The tiger is in excellent condition for its age. The nose and cheek do have some wear to the finish.