According to Chinese superstition, the man’s soul, consumed by the wild tiger, searches endlessly to utilize the tiger’s courage as a means to return to the world. Fittingly, the tiger represents the masculine principle of nature, fierce like the dragon, one of the greatest four-footed animals of the Earth.

Dimensions: 47″ x 1″ x 47″H. Oil and acrylic on wood frame stretched canvas. Original painting by unknown artist, in Shanghai, China. Regularly $1,850, sale $995. In-stock at Oakland store, ready for immediate delivery.