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20TH CENTURY
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A PAIR OF GILT-METAL MODELS OF ELEPHANTS
20TH CENTURY
They are cast in mirror image with heads turned to the left and right respectively. Each has jade tusks and both are adorned with elaborate harnesses inlaid with coral and turquoise beads. Their saddle blankets are cast with mountains rising from waves below a coral-inlaid moon. Each beast carries an archaistic vase embellished with jade rings hanging from flanges. They are supported on carved wood bases with stained ivory fences.
22.5/8 in. (57.5 cm.) high overall
20TH CENTURY
They are cast in mirror image with heads turned to the left and right respectively. Each has jade tusks and both are adorned with elaborate harnesses inlaid with coral and turquoise beads. Their saddle blankets are cast with mountains rising from waves below a coral-inlaid moon. Each beast carries an archaistic vase embellished with jade rings hanging from flanges. They are supported on carved wood bases with stained ivory fences.
22.5/8 in. (57.5 cm.) high overall
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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