A cobalt glazed porcelain vase with elephant head handles - Guangxu Mark and Period

Of square-sectioned cong shape with spreading neck and set-in circular foot, the elephant handles issuing mock rings and all surfaces except the curving foot pad covered in a rich cobalt wash beneath a colorless glaze, the six-character mark written in underglaze black regular script to the deeply recessed base (minor chip). 11 1/2in (29.2cm) high - Sold for $3,750 plus Premium and tax  

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 18 Dec 2007. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, California