White vessel in the shape of an elephant, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

White vessel in the shape of an elephant, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

• Image Number: K1B012269N000000000PAE
• Dynasty: Qing dynasty
• Category: Ceramics
• Function: furnishings
• Material: Minerals/Ceramics/
• Description:
  Elephant socket, the whole body is sprayed with cream white glaze to the foot border, and the glaze layer is even and moist, with partial peeling. The sole of the foot is exposed. The trunk curls inward and the tail curls slightly to the left. On the back of the elephant, there is a long Pei decorated with patterns. In addition, there is a colorful printed Pei decorated with tassels below. A four petal flower shaped metal pad is added on the Pei, on which stands a metal bottle. The bottle body is fixed on the elephant body with a metal bolt. The bottle body and seat cushion are painted with enamel glaze and decorated with flower patterns and ice plum patterns.