Vintage Bronze Japanese Tiger Sculpture with Verdigris Patina – Detailed Animal Figure

For sale is a dynamic vintage bronze sculpture of a crouching, snarling tiger. This piece captures the powerful energy of the animal in mid-stride.

Crafted from solid cast bronze, it features detailed chiseled textures for the stripes, mane, and facial details. The most striking feature of this sculpture is its rich patina. It exhibits a natural verdigris (green oxide) patina, primarily on the face and neck, and areas of deeper, dark oxidation on the body, contrasting beautifully with the golden-brown underlying bronze tone.

This type of sculpture is indicative of high-quality mid-century Japanese (Meiji style) bronzework, known for its realistic and expressive animal forms.