PROVENANCE: From Lynchburg, VA Private collector. Measurements: Height: 30.5 cm, Diam.: 20.7 cm, Weight: 7970 g Fine Chinese Qing Dynasty Shiratama Elephant Jade Statue On Carved Hardwood Stand. The elephant takes a submissive posture with carrying a vase atop the blanket with an inverted neck and flared rim candle holder on its back. The blanket wealthy decorated with colourful cloisonne against its turquoise blue ground of Early Buddhist treasures BaJiXiang. While the vase adorned with dense of scrolling floral motif. All reserved in contrast gilt elephant body. 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). The Elephant is the last of the four Animals of Supremacy and Energy. It represents strength, sagacity, and carefulness. Excellent craftsmanship is evident in the fine details. Nephrite has mottled appearance with scattered inclusions along with a beautiful transparent milk-white tone.