PAIR OF LARGE QING DYNASTY GILT BRONZE AND CLOISONNE
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PAIR OF LARGE QING DYNASTY GILT BRONZE AND CLOISONNE ELEPHANTS WITH GU VASES
The Bronze forged to a modeled in the form of a caparisoned standing figure of an elephant, the head slightly facing right shoulder, Carrying a GU 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 Gu vase adorned with dense of scrolling floral motif against deep cobalt blue ground. 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 side of pedestal, four gilt script -KaiShu- characters, enclosed by a rectangular cartouche, QianLong Reign Period.
Dimension: 29-1/4" H x 18-1/4" W (each)
The Bronze forged to a modeled in the form of a caparisoned standing figure of an elephant, the head slightly facing right shoulder, Carrying a GU 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 Gu vase adorned with dense of scrolling floral motif against deep cobalt blue ground. 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 side of pedestal, four gilt script -KaiShu- characters, enclosed by a rectangular cartouche, QianLong Reign Period.
Dimension: 29-1/4" H x 18-1/4" W (each)
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Minor scratches on gilt bronze and tiny holes of corrosions on cloisonne. Normal, consider ages and wear. Over all in excellent condition. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. EDEN Galleries shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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PAIR OF LARGE QING DYNASTY GILT BRONZE AND CLOISONNE
Estimate $5,000 - $8,000
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