Pair of elephant figures holding a vase, made of silver pieces assembled together. The decoration is carved in relief, embossed and detailed in gilded silver. Both elephants are standing on all four legs with their heads tilted to one side (one to the left and the other to the right) and their trunks facing backwards with their ruyi-shaped trunks pointing upwards. The horns, nails and ears are gilded, as is much of the relief. On its back is a luxurious lotus tapestry and above this is a stand, also decorated with lotuses, on which the vase is supported. The structure is attached to the elephant's body and trunk by means of pearly strings and flowers. The vase stands on a lotus base and is shaped in antique bronze with engravings depicting ruyi, taotie and finally a handle on each side in the shape of a mythological animal holding two discs.