A Chinese jade plaque carved with an elephant and lingzhi dating from the Ming dynasty. The reverse of the plaque is concave and unadorned. The jade has a brown skin. Dimensions are: 2 3/4 inches tall X 3 3/8 inches wide, 7 cm X 8.6 cm. All measurements are approximate. Condition: It is in good condition with natural variation to the stone. Provenance: From a private Washington, D.C. collection. High resolution images can be found here.