Large Antique Japanese Bronze Elephant & Tigers Figure, 19th Century

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A beautiful large Japanese Meiji Period patinated bronze study of an elephant with tigers, signed on the belly, Meiji period, … Read more 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 See less