Oriental bronze figures of elephants - price guide and values

Bronze Hindu Ganesh Figure on Lion and Mongoose

An Indian bronze Hindu standing figure of Ganesh, 16th century or earlier, the four-headed elephant god standing before a flaming nimbus on a lion and a mongoose, supported on a semi-ovoid platform with a floral decorated apron, the head pujared to a gold…

Qing Dynasty Gilt Bronze Elephant Head Censer

A large gilt bronze censer, Qing dynasty, the compressed body supported on a flared foot, set below the lipped rim with two elephant head handles, the base crisply cast with an inscription and apocryphal Xuande mark, 23.5 cm diameter

Japanese Bronze Elephant Koro with Temple Pagoda

A Japanese bronze Koro in the form of a caparisoned elephant carrying a temple, mid 19th century, the two tiered pagoda with pheonix finial and fretwork openings, on an embellished and brocade cloth with pearl fringes, signed to underside 'Hasegawa,…

Japanese inlaid bronze vase with high relief patina

A large Japanese inlaid bronze vase, Genryusai Seiya; Meiji period (1868-1912); a fine and large baluster shaped vase applied in high relief with patinated bronze inlays including a caparisoned elephant, a tethered hawk on a perch, a green patinated vase…

An exceptional quality large 19th century Japanese Meiji Tokyo signed bronze figured animalier group depicting elephant being attacked by two lions, the elephant having ivory tusks all of the finest detail and quality supported on a naturalistic carved…

Meiji Bronze Elephant with Ivory Tusks

An impressive large Meiji period bronze of a bull elephant, realistically modelled, ivory tusks, seal mark under the front left foot. 47 x 34 cm.

Bronze Elephant on Ball Sculpture, Meiji Period

Bronze figure of an elephant, Meiji period, c. 1890, naturalistically modelled balancing on a ball, standing atop a wooden base, signed 'Tsunemitsu Saku', height 48 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, QLD

Chinese Xuande Bronze Censer with Elephant Handles

A Chinese parcel-gilt bronze censer, Xuande six-character embossed mark, of compressed globular form raised in a foot rim, flanked by a pair of gilded 'elephant' handles, 23 cm wide, 2315g

Chinese Bronze Elephant Censer with Qiulong Engravings

A Chinese bronze censer, the shallow bowl with everted rim raised on three elephant head legs, two conforming handles. Finely hand engraved with an encircling band of pairs of qiulong on a square fret ground. Engraved seal mark to base. Old patina.…

Xuande Marked Chinese Bronze Elephant Censer

A Chinese parcel-gilt bronze tripod 'elephant' censer, Xuande two-character embossed mark, 18 cm high, 1180g

Chinese Gilded Bronze Samantabhadra Bodhisattva with Qianlong Mark

A Chinese gilded bronze Samantabhadra, puxian, Qianlong four-character embossed mark to the back, Republic period, the bodhisattva riding a kneeling elephant with three pairs of tusks while carrying a lotus leaf 'parasol', all on a single lotus base, 47…

Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Attacked by Tigers Sculpture

A Japanese bronze elephant Sculpture*, by Tsunemitsu, Meiji period (1868-1912), modelled as a trumpeting elephant being attacked by two tigers, with one tiger underfoot at the front whilst the other attacks from behind clambering over its back, the…

Gilt Bronze Buddha Seated on Elephant

Good Chinese gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated on elephant, wearing headdress, serene expression, with hands raised in pose, on lotus base, height 26 cm

Japanese Bronze Elephant with Two Tigers Sculpture

A finely cast Japanese bronze of an elephant with two tigers, signed, Meiji period (1868-1912) on wood stand, 41 cm high 43 cm wide, with stand 45 cm high, 50 cm wide

Meiji Bronze Fire Pot with Animal Relief Decoration

A Meiji period large Japanese bronze fire pot, made in the lost wax process, the exterior profusely decorated with foliage and floral decoration with six panels each decorated with various birds and/or animals in relief, the side handles in the form of…

Qing Dynasty Bronze Elephant Censer

A bronze censer Qing dynasty of squat bombe form, set on the shoulders with two elephant head loop handles, the base with a three-character mark reading fiu yun gou within a rectangular cartouche 15.5 cm wide

Japanese Bronze Elephant and Tiger Group, Meiji Period

A Japanese bronze elephant and tiger group Meiji period (1868-1912) depicting two tigers attacking an elephant with raised trunk on carved wooden base signed with Japanese seal mark underneath total height 45 cm

1900 Chinese Cloisonne Bronze Standard Lamp with Elephant Feet

Chinese bronze and cloisonne standard lamp circa 1900. This three light baluster and urn turned example decorated overall with stylistic cloisonne. The bronze standard etched overall with diaper work; now wired as a floor lamp. The cloisonne base is in…

Meiji Bronze Elephant with Ivory Tusks

A Meiji period Japanese bronze elephant, realistically modelled, ivory tusks, trunk raised, seal mark to belly. 36 x 21 cm.

Gilt Bronze Elephant Vases, Qing Dynasty

An elaborate pair of gilt bronze alloy elephants, the vases fitted on the top, probably Qing Dynasty, the elephants festooned in Buddhist ceremonial attire, with harness and tassels, facing forward the trunk lowered, with large pleated ears, the vases…

A good quality large Japanese Meiji period bronze animalier group, depicting elephant being attacked by 2 tigers supported on a naturalistic timber base, signed with 3 character mark. Height 30 cm, length 44 cm, depth 22 cm

Chinese Bronze Censer with Dragon Relief and Qianlong Mark

A Chinese bronze censer, squat circular with domed lid surmounted by a fu dog and raised on three elephant head legs, two lion head handles issue from the sides, relief panels of dragons decorate the sides. Six character Qing dynasty, Qianlong mark under…

Qing Dynasty Elephant Censer

A bronze 'elephant' censer, Qing dynasty, the sides supported on tripod feet cast in the form of three elephants, their trunks lowered, the base with an apocryphal six-character Xuande mark in a recessed rectangle. 14 cm diameter.

Meiji Bronze Elephant and Tigers Statue

Japanese Meiji bronze statue of an elephant & two tigers. Signed, height 40 cm, length 45 cm

Japanese Bronze Elephant Figure by Genryusai Seiya

A large Japanese bronze figure of an elephant possibly Genryusai Seiya, modelled on all fours in a striding pose, tusks in ivory, signed on underside. Height 24 cm

Japanese Bronze Elephant with Two Tigers

A well cast Japanese bronze of an elephant with two tigers, Meiji period (1868-1912) on wood stand, 20 cm high 28 cm long and with stand 28 cm high and 32 cm long

Chinese Elephant Censer with Gold Wash and Bronze Lid

A Chinese gold wash, bronze lidded elephant censer, with seal mark to base. Height 16 cm

Rare Meiji Bronze Elephant Figure

Bronze Meiji elephant unusual Japanese bronze elephant figure with five front toes and four back, trunk down with blended tusks, stamp to base, length 37 cm, height 30 cm

Meiji Bronze Tiger Attacking Elephant with Ivory Tusks

A Japanese Meiji period bronze figure, a tiger attacking an elephant with another tiger being crushed, ivory tusks, seal mark to base, on wood base. 19 x 15 cm.

Bronze Temple Vase with Elephant Handles and Bird Decoration

A Chinese bronze lidded temple vase. Having elephant trunk handles and raised bird in flight decoration. Height 65 cm, width 35 cm.

Meiji Bronze Elephant with Ivory Tusks and Wood Stand

Japanese bronze elephant Meiji period (1868-1912) naturalistically cast striding forward with trunk raised, with inset ivory tusks, signed to the underside, on carved wood stand

Japanese Elephant Incense Burners with Figures

Pair of Japanese lacquered bronze incense burners in the form of elephants with their trunks raised & figures seated on there backs. Ex Ray Tregaskis, 1999. Provenance: John Hilliard Collection.

Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Tara, depicted seated with her legs crossed upon an elephant, with one arm resting on leg and the other up with palm facing outwards, with coloured accents, height 24.5 cm

Gilt Bronze Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Figure with Qianlong Mark

A large gilt bronze seated figure of Samantabhadra, an impressed Qianlong mark, identified by the multi-tusked adorned elephant with the elaborately attired bodhisattva, seated in the posture of Royal ease, a full face with a top-knot held back with a…

A large Japanese bronze footed vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), constructed in three pieces, an impressive bronze floor vase decorated in high-relief work of cranes, birds in flight, heraldic panels, raised on elephant feet and with ascending dragons to…

Bronze Censers with Elephant Handles and Animal Legs

A pair of bronze covered censers, 19th century, the globular body of each decorated in relief with birds and peonies, set with double elephant head loop handles and supported on tripod animal head legs, the pierced and domed cover with Buddhist lion knop,…

Bronze Elephant and Two Tigers Fighting

Japanese bronze group of an elephant and two tigers 20th century realistically cast with the elephant fighting off two fierce tigers, with ivory tusks, signed to the underside, on carved wood stand

Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Vase with Mythical Beasts

Large Chinese bronze and cloisonne vase. Decorated with geometric designs and mythical beasts, with elephant head twin handle, on wooden base. Height 47 cm

Japanese Bronze Tigers Attacking Elephant Sculpture

Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese bronze model of two tigers attacking an elephant, with inset ivory tusks, signed. Length 24 cm

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Elephant Sculpture

Large Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese bronze model of an elephant, naturalistically cast striding forward with trunk raised, wood stand, signed 'GenryUSAi Seiya'. Length 52 cm

Bronze Elephant Vases with Bird Reliefs

Japanese pair of bronze vases with elephant head handles and panels of birds on reliefs and graduated base, height 53 cm

Meiji Elephant

A bronze sculpture of an elephant, Japanese, Meiji Period (1868-1912), signed. 23 cm high, 33 cm wide

Chinese Cloisonne Bronze Tripod Censer

A Chinese cloisonne and bronze tripod censer, the bell shaped censer with an ogee profile domed lid and a pierced top section with cast finial, elephant head and trunk handles and similar tripod feet, the body profusely decorated with flora and tendrils…

A heavy bronze bonsai jardiniere, Japanese, early 20th century, mounted with stylised elephant head handles, length 51 cm, width 29 cm, height 15 cm

Meiji Bronze Animal Group: Elephant and Lioness

A Japanese bronze animal group Meiji period (1868-1911), Realistically modelled elephant and lioness

Pair of Chinese gilt bronze figure groups, depicting Guan Yin seated with a downwards gaze, holding a flower and make a hand gesture, one depicted seated on an elephant the other seated on a fo dog, six character mark to base, height 28 cm (2)

Meiji Bronze Elephant with Ivory Tusks

Japanese bronze elephant with ivory tusks, Meiji late 19th century. 23 cm long

17th Century South Indian Bronze Figure of Ganesh

A small south Indian bronze figure of Ganesh, circa 17th century, the four armed elephant headed deity seated on an eliptic single lotus throne above a further stepped rectangular plinth base, regarded below by his vehicle the rat, 7 cm high, 5.5 cm wide

Bronze Ganesha: Deity in Motion

A tall dancing bronze four armed Ganesha, a deity in Motion with fine engraved detail, India, 19th/20th century, resplendent with the attributes of a noose, a lotus bud, his broken tusk & the conch shell, to immediatly clear the air of obstacles, height…

Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Statues: 19th/20th Century Japanese Antiques

A pair of antique Japanese bronze elephant statues, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, the larger 21 cm high

Thai Bronze Buddha with Elephant and Monkey Offerings

Antique Thai bronze figure group, of a seated Buddha with an elephant & monkey making offerings, showing traces of gilt decoration, 34 cm high Ex Perrins collection

Meiji bronze animal group: Elephant and two lions

A Japanese bronze animal group Meiji period (1868-1911), Realistically modelled elephant and two attaching lions. Meiji period (1868-1911). 18 cm high

Bronze Japanese Tiger Attack on Elephant Sculpture

Antique Japanese bronze tigers attacking elephant, with maker mark to base, 30 cm wide, on carved timber base 36 cm wide, elephant tail cracked, one tiger detached from elephant

Tibetan Bronze Seated Figures: Laksmi and White Tara

Two Tibetan bronze seated figures including a gilt bronze Laksmi riding on an elephant, and a silver white tara. Largest: 4.6 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Australia

Japanese Bronze Elephant Attacked by Tigers

A Japanese bronze figure group of an elephant attacked by two tigers, Meiji period, marked (cast by Seikoku), 22 cm wide

Signed Japanese Bronze Elephant with Ivory Tusks

Japanese bronze elephant figure, with ivory tusks, signed to left front foot base. height 12 cm approx

Meiji Period Bronze Vase with Elephant Handles

A Japanese bronze vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), in the archaistic style, with two elephant head shaped handles, 31.5 x 29 cm

Angkor Period Bronze Elephant Bell

A Khmer bronze elephant bell, Angkor period (802-1351), 12th/13th century, decorated to the sides with stylised foliage, and covered in a beautiful verdigris patina. Together with a wood and brass stand, the bell 17 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter. With stand…

Gilt-Decorated Bronze Elephant Riders

Bronze pair of elephant riders with applied gilt detailing, 30 x 30 x 14 cm

Burmese Mythical Bird Opium Weights Set

A rare complete graduated set of eight Burmese bronze opium weights, in the form of mythical bird, 17th-19th century, comprising the tongue and mane of a lion, the horns of a deer, the feet of an elephant, and the tail of a horse, on a tapering square…

Bronze Elephant with Pagoda Censer

A Chinese bronze elephant, carrying a censer in the form of two tier pagoda, the trunk held high & adorned from trunk to tail, fine detailing including a dragon on top of the roof, six character mark to base. Height 50 cm

Meiji Period Bronze Elephant and Tigers Statue, 19th Century

An antique Japanese bronze statue of an elephant and tigers, Meiji period, 19th century, impressed seal mark to underside, 20 cm high overall

An early 1900s bronze elephant, trunk raised in charging pose. (No signature or seal, possibly Japanese). 32 x 22 cm.

Bronze Elephant in Ceremonial Dress

A Chinese bronze patinated elephant, depicting an elephant in ceremonial dress. Height 24 cm

Tibetan Bronze Mandorla on Lotus Platform

A Tibetan bronze base and Mandorla, 18th/19th century, the base modelled as a single lotus platform on a squared base, the mandorla held up by pillars supported by archaistic lions resting on elephants, the mandorla itself flanked by makara, 30 cm high,…

Qing Dynasty Bronze Elephant Joss Stick Holder

A finely cast Chinese bronze elephant Joss stick holder, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, a richly adorned caparisoned elephant standing four square and surmounted by a large lotus and a flared rim vase with zoomorphic handles, reign mark to belly, height 21 cm

Japanese Bronze Elephant Attacked by Tigers, 20th Century Statue

A Japanese bronze statue of an elephant being attacked by two tigers, 20th century, 22.5 cm high, 34 cm long

Signed Japanese Bronze Elephant with Ivory Tusks

Japanese bronze elephant, signed, with ivory tusks

Japanese Bronze Koro with Animal Figures

A Japanese bronze Koro, Meiji period, 1868-1912, finely and naturalistically cast in the round, with lion, tiger and elephant figures and having an aged patina with verdigris; bordered character mark or signature underside, height 19 cm, diameter 33 cm

Japanese Bronze Elephant Sculpture

A signed Japanese bronze Indian elephant, a well cast trumpeting elephant, in deep chocolate bronze well textured to the surface, with contrasting polished ears and bone tusks; characters in a bordered cartouche underside. Height 18 cm. Width 28 cm

Chinese Elephant-Handled Bronze Censer Bowl

A Chinese bronze censer bowl, of compressed form with distinctive elephant head and trunk handles and raised on a circular foot, in well patinated and mottled olive and chocolate tonings. Height 7.5 cm. Width 20 cm. Depth 15 cm

Japanese Bronze Elephant Vases with Bird Panels

Japanese bronze pair of vases each having two elephant head handles, with two raised panels of birds to the body & storks in flight surrounding the neck. Height 52.5 cm

Meiji Bronze Vase with Elephant Handles and Pagoda Scene

Japanese Meiji period bronze vase on stand, of hu form with twin elephant mask handles, decorated with scene of pagoda by a river, height 26 cm (including stand). Provenance: Purcahsed Aalders Auctions, the Zonnevijille collection, Burradoo, then private…

Chinese Bronze Dragon Censer with Xuande Mark

A Chinese bronze censer, of circular shape with tri-lobed body raised on three elephant feet, sinuous dragons whose arched backs form handles issue from the sides and rise above the flattened everted rim. Six-character Xuande reign mark impressed under…

Japanese Bronze Elephant Pair with Factory Marks

Japanese bronze pair of elephant figures stamped with differing factory marks. Length 37 cm

Ming Elephant Bronze & Cloisonne Pot

A Chinese bronze & cloisonne pot in the form of an elephant, most likely Ming. 5 cm high, 10 cm wide, 6 cm deep

Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Vases, Late Meiji, 19th Century, Elephant Handles

A pair of Japanese bronze cloisonne vases, late Meiji, late 19th century the pair of ovoid cloisonne vases with elephant handles to the shoulders, each decorated with continuous figural scene in landscape, with archaic seal marks to the underside. Height…

Chinese Bronze Censers, Qing Dynasty (19th Century)

Two Chinese bronze censers, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, one in the form of a figure atop an elephant, the other a tripod censer with a landscape scene.

Japanese Twin Handled Bronze Vase with Relief Decoration

Japanese twin handled bronze vase, decorated in relief with figures in landscape and vase of flowers, raised on elephant and floral feet, height 33 cm

Japanese Bronze Vases with Bird & Blossom Relief Decoration

Good pair Japanese bronze decorated vases each with extensive decoration in relief of birds and blossoms. Dual elephant head form handles. Character marks to bases, with attribution to Yoshida, height 36 cm approx, each.

Japanese Bronze Elephant Vases with Bird and Stork Motifs

Japanese bronze pair of vases each having two elephant head handles, with two raised panels of birds to the body & storks in flight surrounding the neck. Height 31 cm

Japanese Bronze Elephant on Timber Stand

Good Japanese bronze elephant figure, on timber stand, 33 cm wide, 18 cm high

Japanese Bronze Elephant with Bone Tusks, Signed Tamamizu

Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese bronze model of an elephant, with inset bone tusks, signed Tamamizu. Length 25.5 cm

Meiji Bronze Elephant Censer with Dragon Handles

A Japanese bronze censer, Meiji period, late 19th century, raised upon three elephant trunk supports on a stepped circular base, the ovoid censer with water dragon handles and archaistic designs in relief encircling the bowl, the lid with a proud dragon…

Meiji Bronze Vase with Elephant Head Handles and Birds

A Japanese Meiji period bronze vase, baluster shape raised on three legs from a circular plinth. Decorated in relief with birds and flowers, elephant head handles issue from the shoulder, height 37 cm.

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Elephant Vases (Pair)

Pair of antique Chinese elephant handled bronze & cloisonne vases, approx 30 cm high (2)

Chinese Bronze Vases with Dragon and Phoenix

A pair of Late-19th century/early 20th century Chinese two ears bronze vase, decorated with Chinese dragon, phoenix and flowers using high-quality hand-carved. Detailed carving with two elephant shaped ears. Marks from the Ming Dynasty, Xuande period.…

Chinese Bronze Elephant with Patterned Blanket

A Chinese bronze elephant, standing on a rectangular low plinth, impressed seal mark, a curling trunk and large tusks with a patterned blanket over his back, height 17 cm, width 16 cm

Bronze and Metal Collection with Asian Influence

A collection of nine bronze and metal items, 19th and 20th century, comprising two miniature figures of Quan Yin and a reclining Buddha. A bronze elephant form door knocker, a Japanese mixed metal picture stand, two miniature animal figurines and a bronze…

Japanese Bronze Jardiniere with Elephant Handles

Antique Japanese bronze jardiniere with elephant form handles, 34 cm wide, 24 cm high

Bronze Elephant Incense Burner from China

A Chinese bronze elephant adorned Incese burner, height 16 cm

Antique Chinese bronze censor, 19th century elephant bronze figural censor with high relief decorative end pagoda house to it's back, height 30.5 cm

Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Censer with Lion Finial and Elephant Handles

A Japanese bronze cloisonne censer, late Meiji, late 19th century the globular cloisonne censer, with domed cover adorned with lion finial, elephant handles to the shoulders, decorated with a continuous figural scene in landscape, with archaic seal marks…