Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture — “Elephant Attacked by Two Tigers” by Genryūsai Seiya (誠谷作), circa 1890s A stunning antique bronze sculpture depicting a powerful elephant under attack by two tigers — a dynamic and highly detailed composition characteristic of Meiji-era craftsmanship. Cast in solid bronze with a rich, natural patina, the sculpture captures incredible motion and texture, from the elephant’s tense muscles to the tigers’ ferocious energy. The piece bears the maker’s seal “誠谷作” (Seiya saku) on the underside, identifying it as the work of Genryūsai Seiya, one of Japan’s most renowned bronze artists of the late 19th century. Seiya’s workshop was celebrated for exporting fine bronzes to Western collectors during the Meiji period, and his animal groups remain among the most sought-after examples of Japanese metal art.

15cm, 15cm, 8cm