A Chinese Celadon Hardstone Brush Washer with Elephant

20th century, light celadon colored hardstone, the rim surmounted with a small carved green and white mottled hardstone elephant seated on a coral base mounted to vessel with gilt clasp, raised on three ruyi shaped feet, hardstone may be jade but has not been tested.

3 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/8 in.

Good condition; overall aging and minute area of verdigris to gilt metal clasp securing elephant.