Description

Late C19th Japanese bronze study of an elephant and two attacking tigers. Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze group by Genryusai Seiya of fantastic quality depicting an Asian bull-elephant being attacked by two tigers. The trumpeting elephant is shown stamping on one attacker ,whilst the other tiger clambers onto his back. Superb quality casting and two-colour patinated detail , which shows both the aged and wrinkled skin texture of the elephant and the stripes of the tigers. The under belly of the elephant bearing the seal tablet reserve with signature 'Seiya Saku'. On original carved hardwood loose base . The elephant fitted with carved ivory or bone tusks .
Length of bronze 9"
H 6".
Japan c.1890
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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