Elephant carrying a vase, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century

Elephant carrying a vase, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century. Jade (nephrite) inlaid with garnet. H. 4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); D. 2 in. (5.1 cm). Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902 (02.18.740). © 2000–2016 The Metropolitan Museum of Art.