A BRONZE MODEL OF AN ELEPHANT

Description:

Japan, marked; Sessei, Meiji period
L. 33 cm, H. 20,2 cm
The elephant naturalistically modelled striding forward finished with a black-brown patina and with ivory tusks.
From an old Berlin private collection, acquired prior to 1940 - Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot has been granted (permit no. DE-K-221108-371) - Minor wear