"A Japanese Bronze Okimono Depicting An Elephant With Two Tigers"
Patinated bronze okimono depicting an elephant defending itself from the attack of two tigers: one on its back and the other under its paw.Very well worked in the details of the elephant's skin, in contrast with that of the two double patina tigers with a different shine.
The okimono is signed under the elephant's belly within the square reserve Genryusai Seiya zo 誠谷作.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 20 x 30 x 15 cm. – Weight: 4 kg.
State of conservation: Very good
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