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A Bronze Meiji Period Elephant Jardiniere

$9,007.83
£6,600
€7,690.78
CA$12,426.75
A$13,611.14
CHF 7,166.27
MX$162,444.46
NOK 91,327.66
SEK 83,487.25
DKK 57,470.84

About the Item

A Bronze Meiji Period Elephant Jardiniere, The richly patinated bronze surface is beautifully chased, clearly stamped to the underside of the base by the highly regarded foundry of Genryusai Seiya, a specialist in bronze objects primarily okimonos of all varying scales usually depicting exotic animals. his large-scale plant holder is decorated throughout its circumference with a parade of elephants of varying sizes and poses, some of the elephants appear to be frolicking in water, whilst the legs of the smaller elephants serve as the sturdy base for this very useful and decorative vessel, fully artist signed to the underside Japan, circa 1890-1900. H:24 W:39 D:39 CMH:9.2 W:15.2. D:15.2 INCHES
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 15.36 in (39 cm)Depth: 15.36 in (39 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890-1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10128246977222

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