Pair of pigeon-egg glazed terracotta incense-carrying elepha - Lot 4

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Pair of pigeon-egg glazed terracotta incense-carrying elepha - Lot 4
Pair of pigeon-egg glazed terracotta incense-carrying elephants China, 20th century The pair of terracotta elephants is glazed with a "pigeon egg" glaze. The animals are depicted standing, treated in the round, with a stocky silhouette and stylized modeling. Each elephant is caparisoned in harness. A vertical cylindrical incense-holder stands on the back of each animal. The elephant is traditionally associated with strength, wisdom and stability. Provenance :Collection of the Marquesa de Cortina Size: 18 cm x 17 cm
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