Description:

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty to Republic period, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A pair of vintage enamel and cloisonne gilt brass statues that also function as vessels - an elephant and a fu lion. The head of the lion is removable, the inside of his body is hollow. The elephant has a smaller golden elephant knob, the lid lifting off, also revealing a hollow interior. The raised trunk has an opening that forms a spout, and the tail forms the handle. Size of elephant: 7.5" L x 3" W x 5.5" H (19 cm x 7.6 cm x 14 cm)

Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#185363

  • Condition: Good vintage / antique condition. Surface wear and patina on both. Chips and nicks to enamel, and some stains / discoloration. We do not recommend using either for food storage due to lead content in the enamel.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

May 11, 2024 9:00 AM MDT
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 27.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000