A large bronze model of an elephant
Meiji period (late 19th century)
Naturalistically cast as an elephant with tusks finished in gilt silver, gilt eyes, wearing the elaborate beaded and tasseled harness, saddle with flying angels (tennyo) and back cloth with floral scrolls, supporting a lotus throne on his back
35 ½ in. (90 cm.) long
With a wood base
A large bronze model of an elephant
Meiji period (late 19th century)
Naturalistically cast as an elephant with tusks finished in gilt silver, gilt eyes, wearing the elaborate beaded and tasseled harness, saddle with flying angels (tennyo) and back cloth with floral scrolls, supporting a lotus throne on his back
35 ½ in. (90 cm.) long
With a wood base
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