Vintage Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Elephant Candlesticks With Shou Symbols – Pair

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A charming mirrored pair of vintage Chinese blue-and-white porcelain elephant candlesticks, each hand-painted with an auspicious shou longevity medallion, geometric … Read more A charming mirrored pair of vintage Chinese blue-and-white porcelain elephant candlesticks, each hand-painted with an auspicious shou longevity medallion, geometric Greek-key borders and small floral motifs.

Each elephant turns its head inward, its curled trunk framing the face, while a decorated saddlecloth supports a traditional vase-form candle socket. The complementary modeling makes the pair especially effective displayed symmetrically on a mantel, console or bookshelf.

Chinese manufacture, 20th century, probably mid-to-late 20th century. Hand-painted porcelain. The shou character is a traditional Chinese symbol associated with longevity.

Excellent vintage condition. See less