Height: 5 1/2" Width: 5 3/4" QING DYNASTY GILT BRONZE AND CLOISONNE ELEPHANTS WITH PORCEALIN VASE The Chinese gilt bronze forged to a modeled in the form of a caparisoned rested figure of an elephant, the head slightly facing left shoulder, carrying a porcelain vase atop the blanket. The head crown and many necklaces inlaid colorful attractive semi-precious stones, including Lapis-lazuli, turquoise, and red-coral. The howda delicately decorated with colorful enamel filled cloisonne works of Mystique Uptala, the night lotus and scrolling tendrils sets against the turquoise blue ground . Cloisonne is enameled metal on which the colors of the design are separated by thin metallic strings. The cells are filled with crushed enamel after which the object is heated until the enamels liquify into the cells. The whole piece is then sanded and polished into a uniform surface. While the porcelain vase adorned with hand painting of floral foliate in deep cobalt blue underglaze. All reserved in contrast gilt elephant body. The elephant effigy displayed upon a conforming rectangular stand, in cloisonne work of rococo lotus tendrils motif. The elephant is sometimes shown carrying a treasure vase (bao ping) on its back. Since the word vase (ping ) has the same pronunciation as the word for peace (Ping'an ), the implied meaning is may you have good luck (elephant) and peace (vase). Condition Over all in EXCELLENT condition. Traced numerous tiny-holes of corrosions on enamel filling, No missing wires found on cloisonne works. With normal anomalies in nature, sign of stressed surface, minor scratch & dents, and trace of declined on gilt; Normal, consider ages and wear. All lots are sold as is and where is. Lauren Galleries provides condition reports upon request to aide in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Lauren Galleries does not give refunds based on condition. Lauren Galleries does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.