Hotan Jade Elephant with Children and Sacred Vessel

A Chinese Hotan Zi jade carved figure group of an elephant and…
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A Chinese Hotan Zi jade carved figure group of an elephant and children, the children upon the elephant's back together pouring a sacred vessel, its contents scrolling to the elephant's rear and highlighted by its natural dark amber tone, further coloured highlights to the dominant white jade tone. 97gms. Length 6 cm.

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