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A BROWN AND BLACK JADE ELEPHANT
YUAN/MING DYNASTY
The recumbent elephant carved in the round with head and legs curled to the left, the facial features, trunk and tail incised, a hole pierced beside the trunk for suspension, the underside carved with the four legs, the stone of predominantly rich dark brown and black tones with paler caramel tones to the back, with a smooth even polish
2 1/2in. (6cm.) long, box
YUAN/MING DYNASTY
The recumbent elephant carved in the round with head and legs curled to the left, the facial features, trunk and tail incised, a hole pierced beside the trunk for suspension, the underside carved with the four legs, the stone of predominantly rich dark brown and black tones with paler caramel tones to the back, with a smooth even polish
2 1/2in. (6cm.) long, box
Exhibited
The Asia Society, New York, 1980, Catalogue, no. 56
San Antonio Museum of Art, 1986
The Dayton Art Institute, 1989, no. 209
San Antonio Museum of Art, 1986
The Dayton Art Institute, 1989, no. 209