A Chinese ceramic garden stool/ plant stand modelled as a caparisoned elephant of standing form. The figure is finished in a deep forest green lead glaze with pronounced crazing throughout. The elephant supports a rectangular platform with a concave profile, decorated with scrolling blue and ochre cloud motifs. It is depicted wearing an elaborate harness and saddle cloth, featuring moulded studs, tassels, and a central panel of gilded or ochre foliate scrolls within a blue and white border. The figure stands upon a rectangular plinth base with pierced ‘cash’ motifs in yellow and a repeating quatrefoil border in blue. The ceramic body where exposed is a pale buff colour. A white adhesive label is present on the base reading 5423, which does not spell a maker’s name. 21″
Measurement: 21 x 21 IN
Depth: 9
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