A LARGE JAPANESE BRONZE ELEPHANT AND TIGER GROUP, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)

Reference: ART2001119

The elephant with fine details to the skin and tusks in running posture with trunk aloft trying to fight off his attackers, three tigers, two at his feet and the other on his back, the tigers finely patinated to create the stripes of the animals. 45.5 by 85 cm. Weight: 31.25 kilo