Bidspirit auction | Large glazed ceramic elephant-form garden

Large glazed ceramic elephant-form garden seat - A large earthenware garden seat or pedestal modelled in the form of a standing caparisoned elephant supporting a flat rectangular seat with a flared rim. The piece features moulded relief decoration throughout, finished in a palette of brown, green, and blue glazes against a cream-coloured ground, reminiscent of traditional Chinese Sancai glazes. The saddlecloth displays a central blue medallion with a stylised character, surrounded by green foliate scrollwork and a Greek key meander border with a fringe of blue and green tassels. The elephant's harness is detailed with blue floral bosses and hanging tassels. No maker's marks or factory stamps are visible.