A 'RUSSET' AND GREENISH-GREY JADE FIGURE OF AN ELEPHANT
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A 'RUSSET' AND GREENISH-GREY JADE FIGURE OF AN ELEPHANT

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

Details
A 'RUSSET' AND GREENISH-GREY JADE FIGURE OF AN ELEPHANT
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The stocky figure is well carved with head turned to the side and trunk curled. There is some opaque mottling in the stone and added russet color.
4 in. (10.2 cm.) long, wood stand, box
Provenance
Acquired between 1960-early 1980s, and thence by descent within the family.

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