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CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, EPOQUE JIAQING (1796-1820)
Details
PAIRE D'ELEPHANTS EN EMAUX CLOISONNES
CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, EPOQUE JIAQING (1796-1820)
Each elephant is modelled standing foursquare, with its head turned to the side, supporting a two-handled vase which is resting on the saddle. The saddle cloth on one elephant is decorated to either side with three bats surrounding a stylised shou character. The other saddle cloth is decorated with a bat suspending a chime.
The taller 7¾ in. (19.6 cm.) high (2)
CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, EPOQUE JIAQING (1796-1820)
Each elephant is modelled standing foursquare, with its head turned to the side, supporting a two-handled vase which is resting on the saddle. The saddle cloth on one elephant is decorated to either side with three bats surrounding a stylised shou character. The other saddle cloth is decorated with a bat suspending a chime.
The taller 7¾ in. (19.6 cm.) high (2)
Provenance
The Collection of His Royal Highness The Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974), acquired in Asia between 1929 and 1935.
Further details
A PAIR OF CLOISONNE ENAMEL CAPARISONED ELEPHANTS
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, JIAQING PERIOD (1796-1820)
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, JIAQING PERIOD (1796-1820)