A wood netsuke of a tiger
By Tanaka Minko (1735-1816), Tsu, late 18th century
Seated, its head turned back to the left and its tail passing forward over its back, the legs drawn in for compactness and the eyes inlaid with brass, the wood slightly worn and of a good colour; signed Minko with kao. 4.2cm (1 5/8in) wide.