A pair of Chinese Canton famille rose 'elephant' candle-holders
Circa 1830-40
Modelled looking to the left and right, each caparisoned with elaborate gold-ground floral saddle-cloths and supporting gu-shaped beakers on their saddles, the bodies iron-red heightened with gilt
21.3 cm. high (2)
A pair of Chinese Canton famille rose 'elephant' candle-holders
Circa 1830-40
Modelled looking to the left and right, each caparisoned with elaborate gold-ground floral saddle-cloths and supporting gu-shaped beakers on their saddles, the bodies iron-red heightened with gilt
21.3 cm. high (2)