A FINE AND RARE ELEPHANT BRONZE GROUP

Description:

Japan, signed Gyoku saku, 暁光作, Meiji period
B. 36 cm. H. 24 cm (o.S.)
The bronze group consists of four elephants of different sizes, resting together in recumbent position providing shelter to each other. The central one with raised head trumpeting. Dark patinated bronze, cast mark to the base.
Former German private collection, acquired prior to 2000
Minor wear, wood stand