California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 14, 2014  June 14, 2014

 Lot # 46 
A CARVED WHITE JADE ELEPHANT    清 白玉雕太平有象


  • Dimension: W: 6 1/2 in (16.5 cm) H: 4 3/4 in (12.1 cm)
  • Estimate From: $8500
  • Estimate To: $10000

The carving of elephant symbolizes the Chinese idiom "Tai Ping You Xiang", resembling peace. The elephant is standing with four feet on the ground, the trunk turned backwards to the right side, carrying a decorated carpet with key-fret patterns, 'shou' character, flying bats, and other auspicious items, with a child clinging to its back. The stone of smooth white color with slight russet. Qing dynasty period.


此白玉雕太平有象,用料大方,雕工精细,类似拍品请参考香港佳士得2012年11月拍品号2963
Compare to a similar but smaller white jade elephant carving, sold in Christie’s Hong Kong on November 28 2012 Lot 2963
來源:美國俄勒岡州華人著名藏家遠先生提供