A Chinese pale greyish-celadon jade carving modelled as a standing caparisoned elephant, its trunk curled to the left and its head lowered (flaws in the stone) -- 5½in.long. | Christie's

Sale 4591

Oriental Works of Art and Ceramics

London, South Kensington

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20 March 1992

Browse Sale

Lot 232

A Chinese pale greyish-celadon jade carving modelled as a standing caparisoned elephant, its trunk curled to the left and its head lowered (flaws in the stone) -- 5½in.long.

Price realised

GBP 792

Estimate

GBP 300 - GBP 500

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A Chinese pale greyish-celadon jade carving modelled as a standing caparisoned elephant, its trunk curled to the left and its head lowered (flaws in the stone) -- 5½in.long.
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