A 18th or 19th century piece comprised of a compressed globular form glazed a rich copper red, later mounted at the rim with a metal cover inlaid with a jade plaque carved with an elephant with a vase on its back among stylized bats, cloud scrolls and peony blossoms, mounted on reticulated silver stand with a floral foot. H:5 5/8in(14.3cm) D:6in(15.2cm)