Antique Export White Porcelain Caparisoned Elephant Candleholders / Joss Stick Holders - a Pair

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A pair of Export Chinese white porcelain elephant candle holders or joss stick holders with partial gilt accents. The caparisoned … Read more A pair of Export Chinese white porcelain elephant candle holders or joss stick holders with partial gilt accents. The caparisoned standing elephants are saddled, decorated with hand painted enamels - a flying white crane over green waves and white and yellow clouds over a red setting sun. The bodies are topped by Gu form candle or joss stick holder with Famille Jaune decorated bulbous mid sections.
These are collectable and are a great addition to a Chinese porcelain collection.
There are no markings. Normal wear to rim of gilt candle holder.
First Quarter of 20th. Century.
A fine and unusual pair of decorative elephants 'candle holders'.
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