LOT 0127 PAIR OF GILT BRONZE AND CLOISONNE ELEPHANTS
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Dimensions: (each): 29" H x 16-1/8"W The Gilt Bronze repoussed to a modeled in the form of a caparisoned standing figure of an elephant, the head slightly facing right shoulder, Carrying a vase atop the blanket with an inverted neck and flared rim candle holder on its back. The blanket wealthy decorated with colorful 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)". Mark on the stands, A four gilt script character reign mark, Made in The Year of Qianlong Reign Period.
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