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Antique Large Japanese Bronze Elephant & Tigers Meiji Period 19th C
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Antique Large Japanese Bronze Elephant & Tigers Meiji Period 19th C

19th century
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Description

A beautiful large Japanese Meiji Period patinated bronze study of an elephant with tigers, signed on the belly, Meiji period, 1868-1912, and late 19th Century in date.

The finely cast sculpture shows a striding elephant with it's head and trunk raised fighting two tigers. The tigers with stripes delineated in subtly-toned patination, the elephant with finely carved bone tusks, the cartouche on the underside signed, and raised on a decorative rustic wooden stand.

Add this serious Japanese style icon to your home with this lovely bronze.

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 16 cm x Width 30 cm x Depth 12 cm - Bronze Sculpture

Height 5 cm x Width 33 cm x Depth 20 cm - Base

Weight 4.2 kg - Total Weight

Dimensions in inches:

Height 6 inches x Width 1 foot x Depth 5 inches - Bronze Sculpture

Height 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 1 inch x Depth 8 inches - Base

Weight 9.3 lbs - Total Weight

Our reference: A4038

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Meiji Bronze Elephant Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1083847
Dealers Internal Reference
A4038
Description
A beautiful large Japanese Meiji Period patinated bronze study of an elephant with tigers, signed on the belly, Meiji period, 1868-1912, and late 19th Century in date.
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The finely cast sculpture shows a striding elephant with it's head and trunk raised fighting two tigers.
Regent Antiques

The tigers with stripes delineated in subtly-toned patination, the elephant with finely carved bone tusks, the cartouche on the underside signed, and raised on a decorative rustic wooden stand.

fig 1. A dark patinated bronze sculpture of an elephant defending against two tigers, mounted on a polished natural wood base.
fig 1. Antique Large Japanese Bronze Elephant & Tigers Meiji Period 19th C

Add this serious Japanese style icon to your home with this lovely bronze.

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 16 cm x Width 30 cm x Depth 12 cm - Bronze Sculpture

fig 2. A dark patinated bronze sculpture of an elephant defending against two tigers, mounted on a polished natural wood base.
fig 2. Antique Large Japanese Bronze Elephant & Tigers Meiji Period 19th C

Height 5 cm x Width 33 cm x Depth 20 cm - Base

Weight 4.2 kg - Total Weight

Dimensions in inches:

Height 6 inches x Width 1 foot x Depth 5 inches - Bronze Sculpture

Height 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 1 inch x Depth 8 inches - Base

Weight 9.3 lbs - Total Weight

Our reference: A4038

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Meiji Bronze Elephant Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1083847
Dealers Internal Ref
A4038
Regent Antiques
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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A dark patinated bronze sculpture of an elephant defending against two tigers, mounted on a polished natural wood base.
Antique Large Japanese Bronze Elephant & Tigers Meiji Period 19th C
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Meiji period metalwork (18681912) is renowned for its transition from traditional sword-fitting manufacturing to fine art sculpture for international export. Artisans excelled in naturalistic animal studies, known as okimono, using advanced casting and cold-chiselling techniques.

Sculptors primarily used lost-wax cast bronze with hand-chiselled surface details and varied chemical patinas. Figures were often set upon bespoke carved wood bases or natural timber root slabs to accentuate the organic subject matter.

Authentic pieces exhibit exceptional hand-carved detail in animal hair and skin textures, significant physical weight, and refined patination. Many authentic items bear incised or cast foundry seals from recognised workshops of the Meiji era.

A dark bronze wildlife sculpture serves as a focal point when positioned on a hallway console table, a executive desk, or within a dark-wood bookcase. Pairing the piece with minimalist backdrops highlights its silhouette and complex surface detail.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to avoid scratching the surface patina. Apply a thin layer of clear microcrystalline wax annually to protect the metal oxidisation and keep the object free from high humidity.
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