Each jadeite of good translucency and soft apple green colour, suffused with bright emerald green patches, carved as an elephant. Accompanied by two wooden stands. Elephants measuring approximately 53.45 x 82.70 x 38.50 and 52.00 x 76.10 x 38.20mm respectively.
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