Antique
Japanese Carved Okimono
Elephant Bridge Signature:
Beikazu. Late 19th-Early 20th century H
3 in.(7.5cm.), W 8.5 in.(21.5cm.), D 1 in.(2.5cm.)
measured from the widest outside curl is 11 inches Condition:
Excellent! This
mid size bridge measured from the outside curl is 11 inches. The acute realism
is a brilliant study of elephants; symbol of prosperity and universal peace. From
the largest leading elephant to the baby last in line, the bulk and presence of
these six elephants are perfectly captured. These delicately carved elephants
must have been carefully copied from European sculptures during the Meiji restoration
eras. Perhaps at around the time when the ivory carver Ishikawa Komei won The
Best of Show in the Japanese British Exhibition in 1910. Private Collection |