Lot #549 - A Bronze Elephant Carrying a Guanyin
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Fine Asian Art, Chinese Ming Furniture & Ceramics
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Sale Date:19 Feb 2012 ~ 12.30pm
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Lot #:549
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Lot Description:A Bronze Elephant Carrying a Guanyin
in cloisonne sitting on elaborately decorated cloisonne blanket. Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The elderly Guanyin is riding side saddle and has a hand resting on one knee, the other hand outstretched holding a lotus flower. The elephant trunk is up and the tail is tucked behind the back leg. The bejewelled elephant is well rendered and decorated with tassels for a procession. On a stand. [2]
H 40cm x L38cm -
Estimate:A$600 - 800
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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