A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BUDDHIST ALTAR ORNAMENT

A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BUDDHIST ALTAR ORNAMENT

PROBABLY REPUBLIC PERIOD

One from a set of the Seven Royal Treasures, formed as an elephant standing upon an elaborate pedestal painted with lotus flowers and lappets, raised on a tall stem pierced with foliate scrolls and a flowing ribbon, the domed base painted with iron-red dragons and bats, with a six character Qianlong mark to the base, the elephant missing the vase from its back, 23.2cm.

Cf. Christie's New York, 18th March 2021, lot 720 for two comparable Qianlong mark and period altar ornaments depicting the Queen and Minister.