Antique bronze Japanese tiger statue

Antique bronze Japanese tiger statue in good condition with some signs of age, patina throughout, has a small fissure where is was originally joined on the tail (see pics) Would have had precious jem stones for eyes, but they have been removed. Marked on the bottom with Kanji characters, this represents the Japanese maker. The details on this piece are amazing, even down to the bottom of the paws. Measures about 18" long and 7" tall. *cannot be bundled, it will take up every ounce of the 10lb limit, weighs about 8lbs on its own without packaging. Make me an offer!!