Antique Animalier Bronze & Bone Sculpture - Elephant & Tiger - 19th Century

Antique patinated bronze and bone animalier sculpture - dramatic fine casting of a tiger attacking an elephant - from the late part of the 19th century. Possibly Japanese in origin - Meiji period - the sculpture is not signed by the artist. The bronze is mounted on a late 20th century ebonized plinth base (could be removed or replaced). The over-all condition of this antique item is excellent - no loss - no damage - surface scratches to the painted finish of the base - the bronze is in fine antique condition. Bronze size - 8 1/2" x 4 1/4" x 7 1/4"H. Over-all size - 8 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 8 1/8"H.

Price - $2,200.00

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