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Japanese Bronze Elephant Sculpture ~ Meiji Period ~ almost 21" in length

$ 2904

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Material: Bronze
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: Very Good - the elephant's skin detailing is impressive, tusks appear to have been re-glued (visible underside) into the sockets some time ago (don't know if the tusks are original though the wear to them makes us think that they are), several areas of rubbing. See pics.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Animal Class: Elephant

    Description

    Japanese Bronze Elephant,
    Meiji Period (1868-1912)
    boldly and finely detailed cast bronze, apparently unmarked, late 19th or early 20th Century
    Christie's sold a smaller version of this cast on July 28, 2014, auction 5579.
    measures approximately: 20 3/4" W x 8 7/8" D x 11" H