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MAIDEN WITH SCROLL ON AN ELEPHANT
MAIDEN WITH SCROLL ON AN ELEPHANT
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Bronze. Japan, Meiji-period (1868 – 1912)
Large, decoratively effective bronze. A recumbent elephant, embellished with decorative chains and tassels. The short tusks are directed frontally, the trunk curled inward. Sitting on the leaf-shaped saddlecloth, is a long haired maiden reading a scroll. It is the young courtesan Kimi, supposedly an incarnation of the Fugen Bosatsu (the Bodhisattva Samantabharda, who likewise sits on an elephant), according to Saigyo Hoshi’s dream. Dark-brown patina, very good condition.
HEIGHT 24,7 CM, WIDTH 26,5 CM
From a German private collection
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MAIDEN WITH SCROLL ON AN ELEPHANT

Estimate €1,500 - €3,000
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Starting Price €1,500
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