Cloisonne Elephant

Description:

Cloisonne Elephant, China, 19th/20th century, standing with its trunk straight forward, decorated with stylized ruyi scrolls in blue, red, and yellow on a sky blue ground, some details in gilt, ht. 3 3/4, wd. 7 1/8 in.
Estimate $300-500

minor loss of gilt, surface wear and dirt, otherwise in good condition.


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