12/09/2026
A wonderfully ornate porcelain elephant figurine, richly decorated in the famille rose style with hand-painted florals, dotted enamel accents, and detailed gilt trim throughout🐘
The elephant carries an elaborate ceremonial "saddle blanket" draped across its back — hand-painted with pink floral vines, scrollwork, and a central medallion design — finished with a row of small gold ball tassels along the edge🪩One is missing which I hadn’t noticed
Rising from the elephant's back is a large gold sphere with a coiled gold dragon wrapped around it — a classic "dragon and pearl/flaming pearl" motif representing wisdom, power, and good fortune in Chinese symbolism🐲Beside it, a delicate gold bird figure perches with wings raised as if taking flight🦅
The elephant's trunk curls upward and is trimmed in gold at the tip and tusks, with additional gilt detailing on the ceremonial headpiece draped over its head and ears✨✨✨
A striking statement piece for collectors of Chinese export porcelain, elephant decor enthusiasts, or anyone looking for an ornate figural sculpture with real presence and symbolic meaning🥰
£45 Happy to Post xx