A Japanese Bronze Jar with Elephants

Meiji period (1868-1912), bronze cast with elephants in relief encircling the vase, some facing frontal, some in profile, some running, bottom removed, old metal liner to interior.

16 1/4 in.

From the Collection of the Tucker Family, Richmond, Virginia

Some wear and scattered areas of discoloration from age; no bottom to bronze jar; has an old metal liner to interior.