Period:Qing dynasty Production date:19th
Materials:ivory, wood,
Technique:carved, gilded,
Subjects:elephant
Dimensions:Height: 15.50 centimetres Width: 11 centimetres
Description:
Carved ivory figure of an elephant with brightly decorated saddle cloth, trappings and harness standing on a carved wooden stand. The howdah is in the form of a vase which was painted blue and gilded.
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![图片[1]-figure; vase BM-2018-3005.193-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qin dynasty/43/mid_P8020395.jpg)
![图片[2]-figure; vase BM-2018-3005.193-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qin dynasty/43/mid_P8020394.jpg)
Comments:
Materials:ivory, wood,
Technique:carved, gilded,
Subjects:elephant
Dimensions:Height: 15.50 centimetres Width: 11 centimetres
Description:
Carved ivory figure of an elephant with brightly decorated saddle cloth, trappings and harness standing on a carved wooden stand. The howdah is in the form of a vase which was painted blue and gilded.
IMG
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