A VERY RARE IMPERIAL SPINACH-GREEN JADE FIGURE OF AN ELEPHANT
18TH/19TH CENTURY
A VERY RARE IMPERIAL SPINACH-GREEN JADE FIGURE OF AN ELEPHANT 18TH/19TH CENTURY The elephant is well carved from a large boulder of rich green color standing foursquare, the head slightly turned and trunk curled onto the right foreleg. The powerful beast's hide is detailed with deep folds around the legs and veining on the ears. The separately carved tusks are white in color. The elephant's back and base of the feet are pierced with apertures for mounting. 8½ in. (21.8 cm.) long, carved wood stand
A VERY RARE IMPERIAL SPINACH-GREEN JADE FIGURE OF AN ELEPHANT
18TH/19TH CENTURY
A VERY RARE IMPERIAL SPINACH-GREEN JADE FIGURE OF AN ELEPHANT 18TH/19TH CENTURY The elephant is well carved from a large boulder of rich green color standing foursquare, the head slightly turned and trunk curled onto the right foreleg. The powerful beast's hide is detailed with deep folds around the legs and veining on the ears. The separately carved tusks are white in color. The elephant's back and base of the feet are pierced with apertures for mounting. 8½ in. (21.8 cm.) long, carved wood stand
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