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Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Rose Elephant Candlestick

Documentation

Certificate of Authenticity

Documentation Notes

Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge, Inc.

Origin

China

Period

19th Century

Materials

porcelain

Dimensions

W.	6.5 in;	H.	5.75 in;	D.	4.5 in;
W.	16.51 cm;	H.	14.61 cm;	D.	11.43 cm;

Condition

Good.

Creation Date

1860

Description

Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Rose Elephant Modeled as a Candlestick,
Circa 1860
(Ref: NY9388A-nkir)

The standing Chinese Export porcelain elephant with trunk up is painted in an iron-red with gilt decoration and caparisoned. On its back is an gu-form vase candle holder rising from the raised saddle. Below the urn is a long saddle cloth hanging down painted with famille rose birds amongst plants and flowers within a turquoise border. Across the back of the elephant is a multicolored blanket with a gilt ground and decorated with pink flowers.

Dimensions: 5 3/4 inches high x 6 1/2 inches x 4 1/2 inches deep

Condition: Good.

Styles / Movements

Americana, Chinese Export, Traditional

Patterns

Asian/Oriental

Dealer Reference Number

NY9388A-nkir

Incollect Reference Number

404155