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![Bronze figure group of an elephant fighting tigers , Japan, Meiji Period, 19th century [thumbnail]](/i/items/AA11-1_1-thb-s-2.jpg "Bronze figure group of an elephant fighting tigers , Japan, Meiji Period, 19th century [thumbnail]")
![Bronze figure group of an elephant fighting tigers (side view, other side view), Japan, Meiji Period, 19th century [thumbnail]](/i/items/AA11-1_2-thb-s-2.jpg "Bronze figure group of an elephant fighting tigers (side view, other side view), Japan, Meiji Period, 19th century [thumbnail]")
![Bronze figure group of an elephant fighting tigers (underside view), Japan, Meiji Period, 19th century [thumbnail]](/i/items/AA11-1_3-thb-s-2.jpg "Bronze figure group of an elephant fighting tigers (underside view), Japan, Meiji Period, 19th century [thumbnail]")
Bronze figure group of an elephant fighting tigers Japan, Meiji Period, 19th century
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The elephant has been modelled rearing up on two legs as one tiger attacks its belly and the other its back. The elephant has ivory tusks. It is signed on the belly.
Dimensions
21cm high
Condition
The ivory tusks are stained and the glue is old and they can be removed from their sockets. There is light wear to the base. Otherwise the figure group is in good condition.
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