A Ivory Model of an Elephant and Tigers**
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Tomokazu and sealed Nipponkoku Maruki sei
Naturalistically carved as tigers attacking a striding elephant, eyes inlaid mother-of-pearl
4½in. (11.4cm.) high; 9in. (22.8cm.) long
A Ivory Model of an Elephant and Tigers**
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Tomokazu and sealed Nipponkoku Maruki sei
Naturalistically carved as tigers attacking a striding elephant, eyes inlaid mother-of-pearl
4½in. (11.4cm.) high; 9in. (22.8cm.) long
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