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PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE SCOTTISH FAMILY (LOTS 50-53)
A PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF AN ELEPHANT
18TH CENTURY
Details
A PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF AN ELEPHANT
18TH CENTURY
The elephant is carved standing four-square, with its head facing forward, ears back, and its trunk curled slightly to the right. The folds of its skin are detailed with incised lines. The jade is of an even tone with russet inclusions.
2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) long
18TH CENTURY
The elephant is carved standing four-square, with its head facing forward, ears back, and its trunk curled slightly to the right. The folds of its skin are detailed with incised lines. The jade is of an even tone with russet inclusions.
2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) long
Provenance
Acquired in Edinburgh, Scotland, prior to 1995.
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