Chinese CLOISONNE ELEPHANT, with secret compartment !
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Enamel: Pre 1920: Item # 1098173
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Enamel: Pre 1920: Item # 1098173
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A rare and very attractive Chinese seated Cloisonne Elephant which can be secretly used as a jar (perfect safe/hiding place for valuables!) 19th Century, very striking designs and unusual colors. Excellent workmanship. Condition: overall good. The head and ears are removable and the elephant can be ingeniously used as a jar with a lid, which is extremely rare, please see photographs (the lid can be put on the jar rim prior to mounting the head and ears to conceal the lid completely from view!)Size: 11 1/2" (29 cm.).
