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Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Sculpture on Burlwood Base

About the Item

A Japanese Meiji period bronze elephant sculpture on its original burl-wood base. Old repair to the tail; some paint chips to bronze trunk; unsigned.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Old repair to the tail; some paint chips to bronze trunk.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: G5DA - 110139 - 05181stDibs: LU889310605613
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