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Pair of silver elephants, Qing dynasty (1644 – 1912)
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2022年06月16日 开拍 / 2022年05月31日 截止委托
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Pair of figures in the shape of elephants holding a vase, formed by assembled silver pieces. The decoration is Made with relief carving, embossing and details in gilded silver. Both elephants are standing on their four legs with their heads tilted (one to the left and one to the right) and their trunks backwards with their ruyi-shaped end facing upwards. The horns, nails, and ears are gilded, as are many of the reliefs. Above their backs they have a luxurious tapestry of lotuses and on this a stand, also decorated with lotuses, on which the vase stands. The structure is fastened by pearly cords and flowers to the body and trunk of the elephant. The vase is supported on a base of lotuses and is shaped in ancient bronze with engravings that represent ruyi, taotie and finally a handle on each side in the shape of a mythological animal that holds two disks. These figures represent the good government of a wise emperor. The word 象 (xiang) means elephant and at the same time wisdom. The word 瓶 (ping) means vase and at the same time peace. In the halls and throne rooms of the imperial palaces of the Qing dynasty there were figures of elephants with vases and they were associated with the strength, wisdom and longevity. Likewise, elephants are auspicious animals within the Buddhist religion.
Measurements: 22 x 15 x 8cm; Weight: 1340 g

Private collection of a German diplomat, later inherited by the family. He worked as a diplomat in China and lived in Beijing between 1890 and 1900. The attached photographs were taken during his stay. Currently in a European collection.

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