UPCOMING SPECIAL SPRING AUCTION, 18 MARCH 2026 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
Wood and jadeite panel, ‘Elephant and Prosperity,’ Qing dynasty
Lot 235.
Deposit. -
Output Value. 1.500 €
To be able to make an autobid for lots, you must log in with your user data and also to be signed up in the Auction.
Confirm an autobid
You have chosen to make an autobid by .
Press 'Program an autobid'in order to confirm
Press 'Program an autobid'in order to confirm
Comision (%) and taxes are not included in this one
Description.
Comprising a jadeite plaque and a finely carved mahogany wood support. The jadeite is bluish-green in colour with intense emerald-coloured spots. It features intricate relief carving on both sides: the front shows a ceremonial elephant, a symbol of peace and wisdom, detailed with fine incisions. The reverse features a bas-relief of clouds, in the centre of which is a circular medallion with the character ‘Tai Ping’.
The plaque hangs from a wooden support carved with openwork dragon motifs, scrolls and lingzhi branches. Qing dynasty (1644–1911).
Frame size: 44.5 x 14.3 x 33.5 cm. Jadeite size: 20.2 x 1.5 x 22.2 cm.
Total weight: 1325 g
