A BRONZE 'ELEPHANT AND BOY' INCENSE BURNERMeiji PeriodThe elephant standing four-square on a plinth supported byreishi sprays, the trunk raised to one side, the cover in the form of a saddle supporting a seated smiling boy, all finely cast with gilt and silver wire inlay detailing.36.5cm (14 3/8in) high (3).For further information on this lot please visit theCondition Report: General signs of rub and wear and loss of gilt. Small dents and areas of oxidation. One small crack to the cover below the leg of the boy. Chips to the tip of the tusks. Two patches to the bottom centre of the plinth.Missing of the boy was holding in his hand.