A pair of Qing Dynasty Famille Rose 'Taiping Youxiang' (Peace and Prosperity) elephant figures

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A pair of Qing Dynasty Famille Rose 'Taiping Youxiang' (Peace and Prosperity) elephant figures

During the Jiaqing period, the "Peace and Prosperity" elephant porcelain sculpture was a display piece with distinct characteristics of the era. Although this piece is unsigned, its body is thick and heavy; the bottle carried on the elephant's back has no bottom and is connected to the hollow elephant body; the elephant's hair, ribbons, and drapes on its body are all decorated with famille rose enamels, appearing realistic and detailed. The various glazes are delicate, lustrous, vibrant, and elegant.

Catalogue No.: 326

Height: 20cm

Starting bid: RMB 36,000

Estimate: RMB 180,000~190,000

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During the Jiaqing period, the 'Peaceful Elephant' porcelain sculpture was a display item with distinct period characteristics. Although this piece is unsigned, its body is thick and heavy; the bottle carried on the elephant's back has no bottom, connecting to the hollow elephant body; the elephant's hair and the colorful ribbons and drapes on its body are all adorned with famille rose enamels, appearing realistic and delicate. The various glaze colors are fine, lustrous, vibrant, and elegant.
Patterns formed by combining various auspicious designs into four-character auspicious phrases were very popular in the Qing Dynasty. In addition to patterns, this period also saw the emergence of porcelain sculptures expressing four-character auspicious phrases. This piece is a meticulously designed porcelain sculpture based on a four-character auspicious phrase. 'Taiping Youxiang' (太平有象) means peace under heaven and abundant harvests. Because 'ping' (瓶, bottle) is homophonous with 'ping' (平, peace), it is often depicted as an elephant carrying a precious vase. This theme reflects people's beautiful aspirations for a peaceful scene. The overall design is elaborate yet not cluttered, elegant and grand, making it a superior Jiaqing porcelain sculpture. The elephant carrying the precious vase, full of joy, vividly expresses the praise for a prosperous and peaceful era. Common 'Taiping Youxiang' pieces are usually large and robust, but this one is delicate and charming, making it a delight to display on a desk for appreciation and enjoyment.

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