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Fabergé

Elephant c. 1900

Nephrite, brilliant diamonds | 7.8 x 11.5 x 6.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 40048

Fabergé

Elephant c. 1900

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Description

Elephant, carved in nephrite with brilliant diamond eyes set in gold. At least six of the elephants in the Royal Collection are carved from nephrite, in this instance on a slightly larger scale.

Text adapted from Fabergé in the Royal Collection

Provenance

Bought by King George V from Fabergé's London branch, 28 October 1912 (£76)
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Fabergé
(jeweller)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King George V, King of the United Kingdom (1865-1936)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Nephrite, brilliant diamonds

nephrite, diamond, gold

carved, brilliant cut

Measurements

7.8 x 11.5 x 6.5 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Fabergé
Object type(s)
visual works
bibelots
models
ornaments
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Mammals
Elephants

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