Pair of Bronze Elephants

Description:

Pair of Bronze Elephants, China, each elephant standing on an intact pedestal platform, with upturned trunk, and an elaborate caparison over a bejeweled tasseled cloth, carrying a Zun-shaped vase with pair of taotie-mask handles suspending jump rings, ht. 17 1/2 in. (with stand).
Estimate $400-600

Loss to some turquoise and coral inlays, one side of the caparison was later resoldered on

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