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PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN COLLECTOR
歐洲私人珍藏
1098
A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL MODEL OF A CAPARISONED ELEPHANT
JIAQING PERIOD (1796-1820)
清嘉慶 掐絲琺瑯太平有象尊
The white elephant is modelled standing foursquare, with its head turned slightly to one side, supporting
a twin-handled vase on its back on top of the saddle. Its saddle cloth is decorated with dragons, and its
multi-coloured trappings are detailed with foral designs.
16Ω in. (42 cm.) wide
£15,000-20,000 $23,000-30,000
€21,000-27,000
PROVENANCE:
A European Collection.
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