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  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts
  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts
  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts
  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts
  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts
  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts
  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts
  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts
  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts
  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts
  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts
  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts
  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts
  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts
  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts
  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts
  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts
  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts
  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts
  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts
  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts
  • Japanese Bronze Bull Elephant - Antique Bronze - Hickmet Fine Arts

'Bull Elephant' by Kaneda Kenjiro

£3,850
£3,850

An impressive early 20th Century Japanese bronze study of a walking elephant with excellent hand chased surface detail and fine colour, complete with carved ivory tusks, signed to underside

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Height:                                    24 cm                                   

Width:                                     46 cm

Condition:                              Excellent Original Condition

Circa:                                        1910

Materials:                                Bronze

SKU:                                            9152

DEFRA REF:                              46BTTRFB

ABOUT

Kanedo Kenjiro, Japanese 1875 ~ 1929

Kanedo Kenjiro was a prominent Japanese bronze artist who flourished during the dynamic Meiji period (1868-1912). Born in Japan, Kenjiro's artistic journey unfolded against the backdrop of Japan's rapid modernization and cultural transformation.

Renowned for his mastery of the bronze medium, Kenjiro was celebrated for his ability to infuse traditional Japanese aesthetics with innovative techniques influenced by Western art. His sculptures exhibited a remarkable attention to detail and a profound understanding of form, showcasing his dedication to craftsmanship and artistic excellence.

Kenjiro's works often drew inspiration from Japanese mythology, folklore, and nature, reflecting his deep reverence for Japan's cultural heritage. His sculptures captured the essence of Japanese identity while embracing the changing artistic sensibilities of the Meiji era.

Throughout his career, Kenjiro's talent garnered widespread recognition both in Japan and abroad. His sculptures were highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs, cementing his reputation as one of the foremost bronze artists of his time.

Beyond his artistic endeavors, Kenjiro's legacy endured through his influence on future generations of Japanese artists. His innovative approach to bronze sculpture helped shape the trajectory of Japanese art, leaving an indelible mark on the country's artistic heritage.


Japanese Okimono Okimono is a Japanese term meaning “ornament for display; objet d’art; decorative object”, typically displayed in a tokonoma “alcove” or butsudan “Buddhist altar”.The Japanese okimono compounds oku “put; place; set; lay out; assign; station; leave” and mono “thing; object; article”. The Oxford English Dictionary defines the loanword okimono, “A standing ornament or figure, especially one put in a guest room of a house”, and records the first usage in 1886 by William Anderson. Japanese okimono may be a small Japanese carving, similar to, but larger than netsuke. Unlike netsuke, which had a specific purpose, Japanese okimono were purely decorative and were displayed in the tokonoma. During the Meiji period many Japanese okimono were made for export to the west.


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