Sale 2581
London, South Kensington
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7 October 2011
Price realised
GBP 8,125
Estimate
A GEMSET JADE FIGURINE OF AN ELEPHANT INDIA, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY Carved in white jade with lavender blue and spinach green hues, standing on an oval plinth, with floral gold-overlaid decoration set with diamonds, red and green gems, in fitted velvet box 3 1/8in. (7.8cm.) high
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