Reclining elephant, sculpture in pale nephrite jade, China, l. 11 cm, h. 5.5 cm. In China, the elephant is a symbol of wisdom, strength and prudence. Provenance: Brigitte Mavromichalis collection A similar elephant was sold at Christie's, New York, March 29, 2023, lot no. 132. Another elephant, dating from the 17th-18th c., was sold at Bonhams, London, May 13, 2010, lot no. 74.
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