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The small size carving depicting a vigorous elephant, the stone of a well-patinated brown tone
Elephant
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Elephant

Artist Chinese Artist
DateMing dynasty (1368-1644) or later
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumJade
Dimensions1 3/4 x 2 7/16 x 1 1/16 in. (4.4 x 6.2 x 2.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.7
Collections
Visual DescriptionThe small size carving depicting a vigorous elephant, the stone of a well-patinated brown tone
Well carved with an attendant holding a brush clinging to the rear haunches of the stocky elephant as it turns its head to the side, the blanket draped over its back decorated with fish leaping from waves below a yinyang symbol, the greyish-buff stone with dark brown veining (description taken from Christie's auction results, not donor appraisal
Elephant
Chinese Artist
17th-18th century
Of pale greyish-green stone, the standing elephant carved with head turned back, its trunk between its tusks meeting at the tips, its tail flicked forward on its right hind leg, its floppy ears and wrinkled skin well delineated
Elephant
Chinese Artist
Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
The yellow jade pebble carved as a recumbent elephant with a boy riding on top with a string of cash, the stone with deep reddish brown skin
Elephant
Chinese Artist
18th-19th century or later
The yellow jade pebble carved as a recumbent elephant with a boy riding on top with a string of cash, the stone with a deep reddish brown skin.
Elephant
Chinese Artist
late Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
A white cicada, of unusually large size, the stone a fine mottled tone.
Cicada
Chinese Artist
18th-19th century
Well carved along the natural curves of the stone, the head turned towards the back, the face framed by long locks of gently incised mane, seated on its haunches with its tail swished to one side, the underside well detailed hooves, the stone of white tone with dark brown highlights
Recumbent Horse
Chinese Artist
Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
The massive stone well carved as a pair of recumbent fu lions turned to face each other, a beribboned brocade ball trailing from one of the lion's closed jaws, the 'snail' curled mane trailing over each lion's back to meet the bushy tails, one small cub poised on the back, the underside detailed with clawed feet, the stone of celadon tone with patches of russet highlights
Buddhistic Lion Group
Chinese Artist
17th-18th century
The thick stone well carved as a recumbent buffalo following the form of the boulder, the legs ticked beneath the body, the head turned to tone side, with broad snout and large curled horns, opposite the tail flicked to one side, the grayish green stone infused with a patch of white, small chip
Recumbent Buffalo
Chinese Artist
19th-20th century
A jade figure of a crouching toad, its back, face and features well defined and modelled, the stone a mellow celadon tone with light brown markings.
Toad
Chinese Artist
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Buffalo carved in a recumbent position with its forelegs tucked underneath and tail coiled to the front, with incised lines to depict details on the horns, tail and hooves, the stone of even white tone with areas of russet and black speckling highlighting the carving
Buffalo
Chinese Artist
18th century
Carved with archaistic motifs
Faceted Vase and Cover
Chinese Artist
19th century
The beast well carved standing four square with the head turned to one side with a boy clambering over its back clasping a lotus sprig, the white jade with brown inclusions
Boy on an Elephant
Chinese Artist
Qing dynasty (1644-1911) or later

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