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Circa 1780 Chinese "Elephant & Mahout" Vegetable Dish
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780 Chinese export "elephant & mahout" oval vegetable dish. Qing dynasty, Qianlong period
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Export Porcelain Miniature Elephant Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Chinese Export porcelain figurine.
In the form of a recumbent elephant resting atop an oval
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Famille Verte & Blanc de Chine Elephant Joss Stick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Famille Verte & Blanc de Chine Elephant Joss Stick, of typical form, good size
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Rose Elephant Candlestick 1860
Located in Portland, OR
attractive antique Chinese porcelain elephant is hand-painted in the Canton famille rose palette, and
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Small Canton Famille Rose Elephant Candlestick
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain small canton famille rose elephant modeled as a candlestick,
circa 1860
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Style Wicker Elephant Side Table / Stool / Garden Seat
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun Chinese Export style wicker elephant form garden stool or side table. The red is not
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wicker
Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Dish with Coat of Arms with Elephant
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Dish,
Pseudo Continental Arms,
Motto: "Pura Placet Piteas",
After
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
H 1.25 in W 16.5 in D 13.75 in
Chinese Export Anglo-Indian Market Elephant & Mahout Chargers, Pair, circa 1760
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A very fine and exceptionally rare pair of circa 1760 Qianlong period Chinese export for the Anglo
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Rose Elephant Modeled as a Candlestick
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export porcelain canton famille rose elephant modeled as a candlestick,
Circa 1860
The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.75 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair Chinese Export Famille Rose Enameled Elephant Candle Holders, Early 20th C
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful pair of Chinese export famille rose enameled porcelain candle holders, late Qing
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.25 in
Mid-Century Chinese Export Style Elephant Form Garden Seats / Stools / Tables -2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Chinese Export style elephant form garden seats or side tables. They
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
H 18 in W 20 in D 12 in
Chinese Rust Agate Elephant Urn
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese rust agate tapered urn with carved elephant handles having rings and scroll & floral
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Materials
Marble, Stone
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Elephant Ginger Jar
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual antique Chinese ginger jar handcrafted in a cloisonne technique, decorated with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Pair Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Elephant Candle Holders
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large pair of Chinese export porcelain famille rose elephant candle holders. 20th century, white
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Two Brass Chinese Figures (Ox & Elephant) - W4000
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Two Brass Chinese Figures (Ox & Elephant) - W4000
This is a pair of heavy Chinese brass figurines
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Lidded Porcelain Elephant Figurines
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Antique Chinese olive green elephant figurines, decorated with carved detailing and pierced
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Magnificent Antique Chinese Porcelain Porcelain Flambe Glazed Elephants - Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, 19th century or earlier.
A PAIR OF CHINESE PORCELAIN FLAMBE-GLAZED ELEPHANTS.
Each
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.75 in W 3.5 in D 7 in
Pair of Chinese Elephant Form Porcelain Garden Seats
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Chinese Elephant Form Porcelain Hand-Painted Garden Seats. These garden seats are hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bone Carved Elephant Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent antique Chinese bone carved elephant was 100% hand made and hand carved from OX
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Chinese Wicker Elephant Box from the Shanghai Collection
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chinese elephant sculpture ambitiously hand crafted in woven wicker with rattan and wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wicker
Chinese Pair of Large Cloisonné Elephants with Wood Stands
Located in Norton, MA
Large pair of standing elephants having fitted vases on their backs on wooden display stands
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
19th Century Chinese Archaic Style Cloisonné & Lacquer Elephant Motif Censor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Chinese Archaic style Cloisonné & Lacquer Elephant Motif Censor
With Associated
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Ceramic Teapot Elephant shape Celadon Glaze, Mid 20th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Chinese handcrafted ceramic teapot with an elephant shape and a celadon glaze, which we
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
A Pair of Vintage Chinese Elephant Side Tables in Painted Wood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of matching Chinese elephants in painted wood. Original paint and featuring bejeweled gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Paint
Chinese Flambè Glazed Hu Vase With Elephant Head Handles
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 20th century Chinese Flambè Hu vase with elephant handles. Beautifully fired with shades of
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Chinese Brown Majolica Glazed Elephant Garden Seats / Tables - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Chinese brown glazed heavy ceramic elephant garden seats or side
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
H 23 in W 21 in D 11 in
Pair of Chinese Ceramic Elephant Form Garden Seat End Tables
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous rare pair of vintage ceramic elephant form garden seat tables in marvelous colors
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export End Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Antique 20th Century Chinese Gilt Copper Elephant Form Censers w/ Jade
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Antique 20th Century Chinese Gilt Copper Elephant Form Censers with Jade Rings and Inset
Category
1990s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Sandstone, Bronze
H 17 in W 13.5 in D 6.5 in
Antique Bronze Champlevé Vase with Elephant Handles
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique bronze champlevé vase with double elephant handles, circa 1900s. The vase is in good
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Asian Bronze Elephant Sculpture Statue 19th c.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Asian Bronze Elephant Sculpture Statue late 19th c.
Asian Chinese antique cast bronze
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Elephant Motif Ceramic Vessel with Gilded Accents
Located in West Hollywood, CA
sculpted elephant motif that exudes elegance and cultural significance. Likely inspired by traditional
Category
20th Century Asian Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Black Lacquer Carved Wood Elephant Garden Seat End Table with Brass Tusks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super chic black laquered carved wood garden seat or drinks table having intricately carved seat, red lacquer highlights and marvelous brass tusks.
Conversation piece in any room.
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 17 in W 30 in D 15 in
Large Carved Wood Hand Painted Elephant Side Table Plant Stand Shelf Art
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A decorative carved wood Elephant side table stool, hand painted in deep red paint, with decorative
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Asian Blue and White Ceramic Elephant Form Lidded Vase or Box, 20th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Unique and charming blue and white Asian crackle glazed ceramic elephant lidded vase or box, 20th
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
H 8.5 in W 11 in D 7.5 in
20th Century Vietnamese Hand-Carved Asian Coffee Low Table with Elephant Scene
Located in Philadelphia, PA
elephants working in a forest. Very nicely done with figural carved legs/feet and floral acanthus carved
Category
Late 20th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Teak, Glass
H 17.25 in W 60 in D 29 in
Pair of Chinese Figures Seated on Elephants
Located in Sarasota, FL
A colorful Pair of Chinese figures riding on elephants,
Ming style but circa 1890-1910
raised on
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Pewter Elephant Lamps on Red Wooden Bases
Located in San Antonio, TX
Fantastically whimsical pair of lucky elephant lamps with upturned trunks. The pair of opposing
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Hand Carved Calcite Elephant Sculpture, Vintage
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this stunning hand carved Calcite elephant. The base is a simple hand carved base for the
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Lapis Lazuli Natural Blue Elephant Carved Animal Gemstone Asian Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
blue elephants symbolizes abundance and loyalty. In ancient China, 1100 years ago, elephants are
Category
Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
H 8.47 in W 5.12 in D 2.17 in
A Fine Pair of Chinese Export Elephant Candlesticks
Located in Downingtown, PA
The elephants with trunks up are each turning a different way to make a true pair. These rare
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Candle Holders
Pair of Asian Elephant Garden Stools or Drink Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautifully weathered pair of Chinese export elephant garden stools or drinks tables. The pair
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Wicker Elephant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chinese elephant box from the famed Shanghai collection, ambitiously crafted in bamboo wicker with
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wicker
Chinese Glazed Elephant Garden Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
shape of an elephant, the seat blends both form and function and is ideal as a side table, stool or
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Dancing Elephants
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting pair of vintage Chinese cloisonne or enamel on brass elephants in a dancing pose having
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chinese Earthenware Elephant Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of mid century Chinese terra cotta stands with classic form and decorated with a chic
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Monumental Carved Wood Guanyin on Elephant
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Monumental Carved Polychromed Wood Guan Yin Seated atop Elephant Sculpture, the figure's
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Midcentury Chinese Porcelain Elephants by Maitland-Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing pair of midcentury Chinese porcelain elephants with a white glaze carrying vases or
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Elephant Seats
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century Chinese elephant seats or stools crafted in terra cotta, and decorated with a drip
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stools
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Chinese stoneware elephant form tables
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Chinese stoneware polychrome decorated elephant form occasional tables, circa 1990. These
Category
1990s Asian Chinese Export End Tables
Materials
Paint, Stoneware
Pair of Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer over Copper Elephants
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Pair of late 19th century Chinese cinnabar lacquer elephants with a molded copper base and incised
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Chinese Champleve and Bronze Elephant now a Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stout Chinese champleve and bronze elephant now mounted as a lamp. Circa 1900 0r earlier.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Elephant Stool, Green Color, Plant Stand, China 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ceramic elephant, in green and purple colors. It was made in China in the 20th century, it is hand
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stools
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Chinese Elephant Form Large Garden Seat or Side Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Chinese elephant form large garden seat or side table. Terracotta & polychrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Oval Censers with Brass Elephant Handles, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of large and uncommon 1960s Chinese cloisonné & brass oval shaped censers with elephant head
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 11.5 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
Mid-20th Century Chinese Colored Glaze Ceramic Elephant Garden Seat/Plant Stand
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of magnificent Chinese colored glazed ceramic elephant garden seat are hand made and hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
H 22 in W 9.5 in D 21 in
Rare Stunning Victorian 1890 Solid Bronzed Chinese Elephant Lamp Highly Sculpted
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very grand antique Victorian circa 1890 Chinese export sold
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 31.89 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
Wicker Elephant Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chinese elephant box ambitiously crafted in wicker with carved wood tusks, feet, and lid handle
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wicker
Hand Painted Monkey & Elephant Jardiniere
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a LOVELY Hand Painted Monkey & Elephant Jardiniere.
Late 20th Century, circa 1980-90
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Porcelain Orange Elephant Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 19th century export porcelain candle holders, modelled in the form of elephants
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Candle Holders
Animalier Glazed Ceramic Elephant Form Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
Polychrome glazed ceramic sculpture of an elephant forming a plant stand or stool / side table
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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Chinese Export Elephant For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese export elephant available at 1stDibs. Each Chinese export elephant for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and porcelain. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese export elephant, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Chinese export elephant bearing hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Chinese Export Elephant?
Prices for a Chinese export elephant start at $395 and top out at $18,000 with the average selling for $2,627.
A Close Look at Chinese-export Furniture
Expanded trade between Europe and East Asia, starting in the 16th century, led to a booming market for exported goods, particularly furniture. This was bolstered by the establishment of the Dutch and English East India Companies at the beginning of the 17th century. From folding screens and chairs to lacquer tables and silver, Chinese Export furniture was in demand and regularly copied and imitated, leading to styles like chinoiserie and Chinese Chippendale.
The expansion of exporting that had strengthened the arts during the Ming dynasty continued into the Qing dynasty era — Chinese designers made many furniture pieces specifically for export, resulting in distinctive designs that mixed traditional techniques with forms appealing to foreign buyers. For instance, cabinetmakers in Canton (modern-day Guangzhou) were prolific in crafting hardwood furniture for export in European styles that involved the expert joinery techniques of Chinese furniture. Designs for Chinese Export porcelain, cabinets, decorative objects and other furniture were often more ornately adorned than they would be for a local audience, such as with mother-of-pearl overlays or surfaces featuring lavish pictorial scenes or gold on black motifs. Some were even commissioned by wealthy European families to be adorned with their coat of arms.
Because lacquer furniture was especially prized, and the resin used to create it was difficult to import as it would harden during the long voyage, artisans in China and Japan exported numerous lacquer pieces. Long before lacquer made its way to Japan, the Chinese treated the material differently. They used it to create smooth, glossy surfaces, but also for carving, an art that began in the 12th century and is exclusively Chinese. These pieces are called cinnabar lacquer after the powdered mercury sulfide (cinnabar) employed to produce their characteristic red hue. A popular form for export was a compact cabinet with drawers, usually displayed on a small table. Undecorated furniture built in Europe was also shipped to China to be lacquered. The international exchange of design would influence furniture into the 19th century and later, informing styles such as Art Deco and Art Nouveau.
Find a collection of antique Chinese Export tables, beds, cupboards, table lamps and more furniture on 1stDibs.
Questions About Chinese Export Elephant
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Chinese export porcelain, first look for a mark. Most pieces made after 1891 feature a maker's mark that you can research using authoritative online resources. Identifying older porcelain ware is more difficult. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance. You'll find a range of expertly vetted Chinese export porcelain on 1stDibs.