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2. Kakiemon elephants (British Museum) - Wikipedia

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   The Kakiemon elephants are a pair of 17th century Japanese porcelain figures of elephants in the British Museum. They were made by one of the Kakiemon potteries, which created the first enamelled porcelain in Japan, [1] and exported by the early Dutch East India Company. These figures are thought to have been made between 1660 and 1690 and are ...

3. Cultural depictions of elephants - Wikipedia

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   A white elephant is rare and given special significance. It is often considered sacred and symbolises royalty in Thailand and Burma, where it is also considered a symbol of good luck. In Buddhist iconography, the elephant is associated with Queen Māyā of Sakya, the mother of Gautama Buddha. She had a vivid dream foretelling her pregnancy in ...

4. Vietnamese ceramics - Wikipedia

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   After reclaiming independence from China in 938, the Vietnamese craftsman under sovereign royal rules began designing and manufacturing ceramic productions independently of China. Vietnamese Lý-Trần period's creamy-white celadon and white-brown gốm hoa nâu ceramics have local characteristics and are distinctly different from Chinese ceramics.

5. The Best White Elephant Gifts at Costco, According to ... - AOL

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6. White elephant (animal) - Wikipedia

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   A royal white elephant, as depicted in a Thai painting. A white elephant (also albino elephant) [1] is a rare kind of elephant, but not a distinct species. Although often depicted as snow white, their skin is typically a soft reddish-brown, turning a light pink when wet. [2] They have fair eyelashes and toenails.

7. 35 white elephant gift ideas people will actually want ... - AOL

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   Below, shop 35 white elephant gift ideas—some funny, some useful, some thoughtful—that have potential to be the best gift in the pile. Voluspa Limited Edition Japonica Mini Candle , $10 ...