A LATE 19TH CENTURY MEIJI PERIOD JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE OF A...

Hammer

£260

A LATE 19TH CENTURY MEIJI PERIOD JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE OF AN ELEPHANT WITH TRUNK RAISED, remnants of ivory tusks (one protruding, the other broken off inside hole, evidence of glue residue), bears cast character / seal mark to underside of belly, height 18cm x length 27cm (Condition Report: other than damage to tucks, generally good condition) IMPORTANT NOTE, This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018, on account of it being made before 1947 with less than 10% Ivory by volume. Ivory declaration submission reference XJH465ZV