A SHANG DYNASTY STYLE JADE PENDANT IN THE SHAPE OF AN ELEPHANT
A SHANG DYNASTY STYLE JADE PENDANT IN THE SHAPE OF AN ELEPHANT
Jade of creme and opaque ochre colored hues, hand carved
China
An appealing miniature pendant in the shape of a little elephant with his trunk curved upwards. The animal is standing sturdily on its four feet and displays a charming facial expression. Additionally the entire body shows a neatly incised ornamentation. A drilled hole running vertically through the back allows suspension as a pendant.
Dimensions: LENGTH 4.5 CM
Condition: Excellent condition with natural veins in the material
Provenance: Estate of an Austrian collector