A22

This unusual  3 legged Elephant Wine Vessel was reportedly dug up by a farmer near Bejing and is attributed by the dealer to  the Yuan Dynasty (c1200) but is in the style of the Anyang period  (c.1000 BC).  The top of the vessel consisting of the head and trunk and back lifts off, and the tail is used as a handle. Both top and base are highly decorated all over.  I believe this piece is actually  early Ching Period (18th Century),  but in any case it is most unusual and  very decorative . Measurements: 12" x 9" x 6"