posted on July 26, 2003 09:57:14 PM new
When I do a close up of one side of the bottom, Weirdly, I see this below. Really can't see it with the naked eye
posted on July 26, 2003 10:37:51 PM new
If it's a newer item it may be from Vietnam. The west coast ports are full of containers from Vietnam these days and a lot of it is pottery.
It may be a planter.
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posted on July 28, 2003 06:39:43 AM new
THe elephant is about 10 inches tall, from tail to truck around 11 inches and from one side to the other about 5 inches. Sure wish I knew something about this guy. Don't think he's new. He has alot of crazing of glaze inside only.
posted on July 28, 2003 06:56:50 AM new
this usually come in a pair,you see a lot of them in chinatowns in san fran,chicago,los angelos,etc
it could be from hk,taiwan,china,the black design in the centre is a chinese longevity sign.
they dont usually come marked,like the mudman figurines,they are crudely made.
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posted on July 28, 2003 07:46:57 AM new
The "crazing" in the photos looks deliberately done. Not at all unusual. They crackle the glaze quite often in newer pieces to give it an old look. It's cute and would be great for elephant collectors, but IMO it's not old. Vintage maybe?
Cheryl
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posted on July 28, 2003 07:55:02 AM new
We used to import ceramic elephant stools of a larger size but similar style. They are made by a Vietnamese group living in Thailand.
posted on July 28, 2003 11:11:36 AM new
Hi Lucy, Don't know how much it weights exactly. I guess I need to get a scale. HUMMM I think I know someone with a shipping scale. My guess is around 4 -5 lbs I'll need to check it out
posted on July 28, 2003 03:31:19 PM new
See a large number of similar ones on the west coast now. I have a drooping trunk one in a much larger size with a flat top that I used as a plant stand. Originally it was one of a pair and could be used if one purchased the pair as a coffee table by placing a sheet of glass between the two. Mine came from Vietnam in the late 1970's. The ones I see now come out of China and Vietnam and come in various sizes for different purposes depending on what sort of top they have. I have seen them in "Big Lots" formally "Pic and Save"
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posted on July 30, 2003 07:49:41 AM new
Lucy, I was able to weigh the elephant. It weighs 4.8 lbs. Looks like I am going to need a big box with lots of bubble wrap and peanuts
Stanleymu, that's an interesting lot! I've seen the wall hangings before. Some of them are simply wonderful, all beaded, etc.
Paloma, that's pretty heavy. Shipping FedEx Ground would prolly run around $8.00 not counting your packing charge, if you have one. Maybe too much considering the value of the piece...
