Early 1900s Austrian Vienna bronze tiger with foundry / artist mark on bottom of foot, crouching pose and angry snarl with mouth open - intricate sculpting of teeth and tongue inside the mouth.  Has a gold patina finish with notable wear and measures 5 and 1/2 inches long and 1 and 3/4 inches tall, net weight 8 and 1/2 ounces.  Captures the nostalgic presentation from the period of animalier art. 

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