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ANTIQUE #SA417200

One Piece Japanese IVory Elephant And Lion Okimono

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

As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this finely carved chunky one piece ivory okimono from the Meiji period , the carver has captured the very realistic image of an Elephant being set upon by three female Lions , the incredibly well detailed Elephant is doing his best to overcome the cats as they cling on to his huge frame , the artist has cleverly captured details such as the lioness claw marks on the elephants hide which has itself been finely rendered , a very intricate okimono, artist signed to the underside of the Elephants front foot .
 
The delicate carving is in perfect condition throughout !!
 
Approximate sizes
 
Length: 3 5/8'' 9.3 cm
 
Height: 2.5'' 6.4 cm
 
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Antique SA417200 shown on this page was made in 1900. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1900
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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