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GENRYUSAI SEIYA (ACTIVE CIRCA 1900)
A large and impressive model of an elephant and tigers
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Cast in sections in bronze of varied shades as a large bull elephant
defending himself from two tigers, sealed on the underside of the
elephant Dai Nihon Genryusai Seiya tsukuru, set on a wood stand
29in (73.6cm) wide
US$2,000 - 3,000

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KANEDA WORKSHOP
A large bronze model of a hunter
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Realistically cast as a hunter balancing on a fallen tree trunk, a
slain rabbit hung from the barrel of a matchlock rifle slung over his
shoulder, set on a natural wood base, sealed Kaneda chuzo shinki
37 3/4in (96cm) high, including stand
US$3,000 - 5,000

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