A LARGE STONE SCULPTURE OF A RECUMBENT ELEPHANT

A LARGE STONE SCULPTURE OF A RECUMBENT ELEPHANT
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The caparisoned animal supporting a circular platform on its back above layered drapery, the trappings with hanging adornments, the beasts head lowered with the trunk resting to one side, traces of coloured pigments
38in. (96.5cm.) long, on a raised rectangular wooden stand