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Subject:Identification / Information about Meiji Tiger
Posted By: Stu Fri, Jan 16, 2026 IP: 222.152.78.77

Looking for any (non ChatGPT) information to let me know a bit more about my Bronze Tiger. It is 72cm from nose to tail and 29cm high from base of feet to tip of ears. Weighs 9.4kg - was purchased by my dad 26 years ago according to the paperwork. I inherited it a few years back. Not something I'm looking to sell -- I'd just like to learn more about it, if there is anything much to learn.







Subject:Re: Identification / Information about Meiji Tiger
Posted By: I.Nagy Tue, Jan 20, 2026

During casting, the contours of the already difficult-to-read running script became almost impossible to follow.
I read it as follows.
宗宮堂 Sōmiya-dō - Name of workshop
向翁造 Kōō-zō   - Made by Kō the Old Man

With regards,
I.Nagy


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