Japanese Bronze Elephant With Ivory Tusks And Diamond Eyes
Stock No
35553
2013
- £2,475.00
- €2,911 Euro
- $3,329 US Dollar
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Item Description
Circa 1880. Rare large Meji Period (1868 -1912) Japanese Bronze elephant with ivory tusks in realistic pose, striding forward with upturned trunk (symbolizing good luck) and set on A naturalistic carved hardwood base. The bronze modelling is of the highest quality with a realistic textured skin surface and original patina. In excellent original condition
With Ivory License 6HAEW102
£2475
Antique Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze elephants are highly prized Japanese art, often featuring detailed, naturalistic casting, textured skin, and raised trunks symbolizing good luck. Renowned artists like Genryusai Seiya specialized in these, often creating large okimono (ornamental) figures, frequently featuring signed undersides and ivory or bone tusks, usually made from around 1880-1890
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, Scotland
Item Dimensions
H: 43cm W: 19cm D: 41cm
Period
Circa 1880
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, Scotland
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)131 5537286
+44 (0)7836 283669
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