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Elephant

Manufacturer (French, 1725 - 1789)
CultureFrench
OriginFrance
Datec. 1740
MediumSoft-paste porcelain, tin-opacified glaze
DimensionsOverall: 4 1/2 × 7 7/8 × 3 3/4 in. (11.5 × 20 × 9.5 cm)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionWhite elephant
Credit LineGift of Meredith Chilton in memory of her friend and mentor, Clare Le Corbeiller
Object numberG17.7.1
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
French Porcelain
Status
On view
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