A large Tokyo school bronze okimono depicting an elephant in motion with its trunk raised, a gesture traditionally interpreted as a sign of good fortune, wisdom, and prosperity. Particular attention is given to the details of the figure, evident in the rendering of the body, legs, ears, eyes, and trunk. Signed Gyokusui 玉水 on the underside. Weight: 5 kg. In Japanese art, the elephant (zō, 象) is an auspicious animal associated with strength, wisdom, and good fortune. Introduced through Buddhist culture, it also carries connotations of protection and spiritual discipline, making it a meaningful subject in decorative arts of the Edo and Meiji periods. Okimono (置物), combining the kanji "oki" (置き, to place) and "mono" (物, object), refers to a decorative object meant for display. Okimono, popular in the Meiji period (1868 - 1912), were finely crafted sculptures made from materials such as ivory, boxwood, wood, and bronze. ---The okimono is in very good condition. Please refer to the pictures for further details. ---The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL express or FedEx. The original certificate of authenticity issued by our gallery will be provided to the buyer. 699