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Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Small Bronze Elephant
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Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Small Bronze Elephant

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 December 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) Small Bronze Elephant with wooden tusks. Signed (cannot read). Ca. 21cm long x 9cm deep x 14cm high, weight 1.05kg.

Nice original condition and patina.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Bronze Elephant Figurine to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
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SA1154969
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AD1264A
Description
Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) Small Bronze Elephant with wooden tusks. Signed (cannot read). Ca. 21cm long x 9cm deep x 14cm high, weight 1.05kg.

Nice original condition and patina.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Bronze Elephant Figurine to the 1910s.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1154969
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1264A
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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A small dark brown patinated bronze elephant figurine with its trunk raised upwards and white tusks. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small dark brown patinated bronze elephant figurine with its trunk raised upwards and white tusks. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Small Bronze Elephant

Archive II A small dark brown patinated bronze elephant figurine with its trunk raised upwards and white tusks. View II
Archive III A small dark brown patinated bronze elephant figurine with its trunk raised upwards and white tusks. View III
Archive IV A small dark brown patinated bronze elephant figurine with its trunk raised upwards and white tusks. View IV
Archive V A small dark brown patinated bronze elephant figurine with its trunk raised upwards and white tusks. View V
Archive VI A small dark brown patinated bronze elephant figurine with its trunk raised upwards and white tusks. View VI
Archive VII A small dark brown patinated bronze elephant figurine with its trunk raised upwards and white tusks. View VII
Archive VIII A small dark brown patinated bronze elephant figurine with its trunk raised upwards and white tusks. View VIII
Archive IX A small dark brown patinated bronze elephant figurine with its trunk raised upwards and white tusks. View IX
Archive X A small dark brown patinated bronze elephant figurine with its trunk raised upwards and white tusks. View X
Archive XI A small dark brown patinated bronze elephant figurine with its trunk raised upwards and white tusks. View XI
Archive XII A small dark brown patinated bronze elephant figurine with its trunk raised upwards and white tusks. View XII
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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Telephone 07975 614592
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Somerset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/antikdragon
Verified Since Oct 2021
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Items Sold 783
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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A small dark brown patinated bronze elephant figurine with its trunk raised upwards and white tusks.
Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) Small Bronze Elephant
Ref: SA1154969
A small dark brown patinated bronze elephant figurine with its trunk raised upwards and white tusks.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculptures & Figurines
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJapanese Meiji
  • MaterialBronze, Bone
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRaised trunk, Textured hide, Applied patination, Fitted tusks
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 21 cm (8 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

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The Meiji period in Japan (18681912) marked a golden age for metalwork, where master artisans created highly detailed bronze sculptures and okimono using traditional casting techniques.

These items were typically cast in bronze using the lost-wax method, often featuring applied chemical patination to achieve dark brown or black finishes, sometimes with contrasting metallic highlights.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit fine, hand-chased surface details, realistic anatomical proportions, naturalistic ageing patination, and occasionally artist signatures or foundry marks on the underside.

Such decorative objects work well as focal points on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or coffee tables, contrasting effectively against minimalist backgrounds or paired with natural wood and leather textures.

Preservation involves dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding chemical polishes that can strip the historic patination. Maintaining a stable indoor humidity prevents oxidation damage.
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