Model of an elephant
Manufacturer
Samson, Edme and Cie (Samson Ceramics)
(French, 1845 - 1891)
CultureFrench
OriginFrance
Datec.1890
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 12 11/16 × 7 7/8 × 11 13/16 in. (32.3 × 20 × 30 cm)
Markingsstamp on left hind foot
DescriptionModel of an elephant with a cloth tied to his back with a tasseled rope, with head turned to the left with raised trunk, cloth and tasseled rope decorated in yellow, red and blue.
Credit LinePromised Gift from the Macdonald Collection
Object numberT15.2.18
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
French PorcelainCollections
Status
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
650-750
Object number: G83.1.113
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1760-1765
Object number: G83.1.863
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.43.1 - 2
