A SUPERB LARGE SPINACH-GREEN JADE FIGURE OF AN ELEPHANTQIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)The elephant is well carved from a large boulder of rich green color and shown standing foursquare, with the trunk curled onto the right foreleg and enclosed between its long tusks. The powerful beast's hide is detailed with deep folds around the legs and veining on the ears. The stone is of a deep green color with rounded patches of light grey mottling interspersed with black speckles throughout.10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm.) long, gilt bronze and velvet stand