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Antique Large Japanese Bronze Elephant & Tigers Meiji Period 19th C

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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 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 Meiji Period In a wider context, however, the Meiji Restoration of 1868 came to be identified with the subsequent era of major political, economic, and social change—the Meiji period (1868–1912)—that brought about the modernization and Westernization of the country. Our reference: A4038

Dimensions:
Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1880
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: A40381stDibs: LU950640833672

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