Live auction 1Fine ArtSession · 18h00

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Elephant with pagoda Meiji

Estimate €1.500–3.000

Description

In patinated, relief-worked and partially gilt bronze.

Japan, Meiji period, 19th century.

(wear signs, minor losses and defects)

79x54 cm

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