Copper alloy okimono, Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912) Depicting an elephant being attacked by two tigers, it is covered with a double patina of brown and chocolate tones. The tusks are made of ivory and the tigers’ eyes are made of sulfide. Beneath the elephant’s body is a two-character seal mark reading Mitsumoto - 光元. Height: 39 cm Damage to the tail of one of the two tigers; one tusk is detached.
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€1,500 - €1,800
Buyer's premium
32%
Copper alloy okimono, Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912)
Depicting an elephant being attacked by two tigers, it is covered with a double patina of brown and chocolate tones. The tusks are made of ivory and the tigers’ eyes are made of sulfide. Beneath the elephant’s body is a two-character seal mark reading Mitsumoto - 光元.
Height: 39 cm
Damage to the tail of one of the two tigers; one tusk is detached.
Sale
Tuesday 10 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris