Bronze Okimono By Hōshū
Artist: Kihara Hōshū
An antique Japanese bronze okimono dating from the Meiji period (1868–1912), depicting an elephant being attacked by two tigers. The signature engraved on the base reads 寶州作 (Hōshū saku), which means “made by Hōshū.” The artist, Kihara Hōshū, was a renowned master foundryman of the era.
• The tigers are finished with a reddish-brown patina to contrast with the elephant’s dark body.
• The tigers’ eyes are made of glass to give them a glassy, ferocious gaze.
• The elephant’s tusks were originally made of inlaid ivory.
Weight 8 kg
• The tigers are finished with a reddish-brown patina to contrast with the elephant’s dark body.
• The tigers’ eyes are made of glass to give them a glassy, ferocious gaze.
• The elephant’s tusks were originally made of inlaid ivory.
Weight 8 kg
2 400 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Bronze
Length: 33
Width: 22
Height: 44
Reference (ID): 1845414
Availability: In stock
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