A large bronze elephant. Meiji period, late 19th century - image-1
A large bronze elephant. Meiji period, late 19th century - image-2
A large bronze elephant. Meiji period, late 19th century - image-1A large bronze elephant. Meiji period, late 19th century - image-2

Lot 235 Dα

A large bronze elephant. Meiji period, late 19th century

Auction 1259 - overview Cologne
10.12.2024, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 2.000 € - 2.400 €
Bid

A large bronze elephant. Meiji period, late 19th century

Striding, head turned to the left, trunk raised. Naturalistically modeled skin, the inside of the ears and tusks polished smooth. Cast workshop mark.
Height 26 cm; length 44.5 cm

Provenance

Acquired at Lempertz, Cologne