California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 May 9, 2020  May 9, 2020

 Lot # 9288 
PAIR OF CHINESE GILT-BRONZE 'ELEPHANTS AND VASES' ON STANDS    清 銅鎏金太平有像一對


  • Dimension: Height: 15 6/8 in (40.0 cm) Length: 5 7/8 in (14.9 cm) Width: 8 2/8 in (21.0 cm)
  • Estimate From: $8000
  • Estimate To: $15000

Each cast in the form of a caparisoned elephant standing foursquare, supporting on its back a double gourd vase with copper flowers, the body draped with a caparison engraved with taotie mask, the exterior overall embellished with turquoise and agate beads, all supported on waisted gilt-metal rectangular base, the underside with four character Qianlong mark.