A BRONZE GROUP OF AN ELEPHANT ATTACKED BY THREE TIGERS

Estimated Value:

2.500 € - 3.500 €

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Description:

Japan, signed in a rectangular reserve Seiya saku, Meiji-Periode
H. 44 cm
The large trumpeting elephant is modelled fending off three battle-hungry tigers, attacks from behind by one tiger clambering over his back biting into his ear. The mammal's skin carefully textured to resemble its crinkled skin, signed in a rectangular reserve Seiya saku. Dark bronze, with ivory tusks.
From an old German private collection, assembled between the 1970s and 2007 - Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot has been granted (permit no. DE-K-221205-408) - Minor wear

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