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ANTIQUE #SA1013687

Japanese Bronze Elephant Okimono By Maruki Company

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this diminutive Meiji Period 1868-1912, bronze okimono depicting a strolling elephant, this small but fine quality casting has been manufactured by the highly regarded artist Atsuyoshi whilst working for the Maruki company, on this occasion the artist captures an elephant gazing to the left side with its trunk curled between the huge great tusks, a very pleasing study of this most majestic beast, artist signed by Atsuyoshi in an oval cartouche alongside the Maruki seal stamped into the underside of its rear foot.
 
Condition report : 
 
Fine condition throughout
 
Approximate Sizes : 
 
Length : 6 1/2''  16.5 cm
 
Height :  4 1/2''  11.5 cm
 
Depth :    3 1/2''  9 cm
 
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item.                                                                   EP75
 
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Antique SA1013687 shown on this page was made in 1890. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1890
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
SPECIALISTS IN JAPANESE WORKS OF ART FROM THE MEIJI PERIOD 1868-1912
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is also an antique trade association member of BADA
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07774 635918
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD