California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 10, 2016  September 10, 2016

 Lot # 3124 
A CARVED WHITE JADE ELEPHANT WITH CLOISONNE ENAMEL STAND    清 掐絲琺瑯持白玉雕象掛件


  • Dimension: Height: 8 3/4 in (22.2 cm) Width: 4 7/8 in (12.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $3500

Raised on a rectangular cloisonne enamel stand surmounted with an arch-shaped frame with gilt pierced dragon finial, below it hanging a stylized 'pebble-form' white jade elephant standing foursquare with its trunk curling up to left hind leg between projecting tusks, with naturalistic markings to the feet,ears and tail and accented with incised wrinkles overall, the stone of even white tone with irregular patches of russet inclusion. Qing Dynasty period.