Pair Chinese Porcelain Elephant Joss Stick Holders, C. 1850. Qing Dynasty.

Name: Pair Chinese Porcelain Elephant Joss Stick Holders, C. 1850. Qing Dynasty.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA770560
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Philip Carrol Antiques

Description

A fine pair of Chinese porcelain elephant joss stick holders, c. 1850. Both caparisoned elephants having iron red bodies, highlighted in gilt. The drapes well decorated in famille rose enamels with flowering plants weaving through a gilt trellis. A further drape painted with floral scroll beneath the sconces, which are painted with further floral scroll, upon a gilt ground. The drapes attached with straps, painted with a continuous band of bamboo, on a green ground.

Having gilt ears and tails.

6 ¼ in. (15.8 cm.) high

Medium: Porcelain

Height: 16 cm, 6 1/4”.

Width: 17 cm, 6 5/8”.

Depth: 11.5 cm, 4 1/2”.

Condition: Very minor wear to the gilding. No damage. No restoration.

Physical Dimensions

Height

16cm (6.30")

Width

17cm (6.69")

Depth

11.5cm (4.53")

Declaration

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA770560

Description

A fine pair of Chinese porcelain elephant joss stick holders, c. 1850. Both caparisoned elephants having iron red bodies, highlighted in gilt.

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The drapes well decorated in famille rose enamels with flowering plants weaving through a gilt trellis.

Philip Carrol Antiques

A further drape painted with floral scroll beneath the sconces, which are painted with further floral scroll, upon a gilt ground. The drapes attached with straps, painted with a continuous band of bamboo, on a green ground.