Small white jade vase ‘Elephants’, Qing dynasty

Elegantly carved white jade. It has a broad lobed base, on which is a rounded body flanked by two elephant's head-shaped handles at shoulder height, from which hang two movable circular rings. The mouth, which is also lobed, is covered by a concave lid topped by a small circular knob. The exterior of the belly is decorated with imposing taotie masks in low relief. The piece is placed on a carved wooden base, which is adorned with a succession of taotie masks in relief. Qing dynasty (1612-1944) or later.  

Size: 7.3 x 3.8 x 8 cm

Weight: 145 g