Three vases in archaic bronze forms carved on a stepped stand: in the centre, an incense burner, with upright handles and three animal-style feet, carved with a taotie, the domed cover with an oval button knob; to one side, a two-handled vase, also with t

Jade in the Royal Collection

Vibrant jades collected from around the world

    FABERGÉ

    Elephant

    c. 1900

    RCIN 40048

    The elephant was one of Fabergé's most popular and often repeated animals; the Royal Collection alone contains 49 examples and at least six of these are carved from nephrite.

    Bainbridge noted that Fabergé exaggerated particular characteristics of animals. For elephants, he played upon their bulk, reducing the length of the back and 'pushed them together concertina fashion' to make them even more appealing.

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