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Chinese Elephant Censers Gilt Metal Jade Stone A Pair

About the Item

A Unique Rare Pair Of Chinese Metal Jade And Stone Elephant Censers. Beautiful censers are made of embossed and parcel gilt metal, possible a low grade silver. The figural elephants carry urns on their backs and both elephant and their urns are inlaid with jade, turquoise and coral cabochons. There are stone cups at end of trunk, tusks, and rings. Such Censers (incense holders) were prized as decorative objects and used in some rituals of the era.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Tibetan (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Uneven finish to gilt, one missing a tusk, the other missing a ring and a stone.
  • Seller Location:
    Bradenton, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1988 X1stDibs: LU6067243283352

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