A green jade carving of an elephant  17th/18th Century
A green jade carving of an elephant
17th/18th Century
The animal standing four-square, with its head turned sharply to the right, its long trunk curled under its body, and its skin wrinkled in folds around its body, the green stone with extensive russet inclusions.
9.6cm (3¾in) wide
Sold for £3,240 inc. premium

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  • Provenance: a European private collection

Category: Asian Art / Chinese Works of Art


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