Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19th century, an excellent cast bronze statue of an elephant being attacked by two tigers, signed to the underside Tamemitsu with two characters in oval reserve, with original fitted wooden base.

DOA: 10 x 6.5 x 14.5 in.

Private Estate Collection, Elkin, NC

Some slight nicks to surface of wooden base; repair to one tusk.

$500 - 1,000