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
Internal Reference: A4038
Antique Number: SA1083847
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 16cm (6.3inches)
Width is 30cm (11.8inches)
Depth is 12cm (4.7inches)
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