An impressive large Meiji Japanese bronze by Omori Mitsumoto (Ko-gen), the figure group of a rhinoceros being attacked by two tigers. One tiger pinned to the front, the other upon his back, fine realistic detail, glass inset eyes, carved bone horn. Signed with two engraved character marks (Ko-gen) to the underbelly. Length 56.5 cm. Raised on gnarled azalea root wood stand. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.