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Large Carved Wood Elephant, Sri Lanka 1950s

$2,430.02
£1,790
€2,098.44
CA$3,346.16
A$3,744.97
CHF 1,960.36
MX$45,494.58
NOK 24,891.56
SEK 23,489.44
DKK 15,658.02

About the Item

This joyful elephant was carved from ebonised padauk wood in Ceylon in the 1950s. Please take a look at all the pictures to see the detail of this large decorative piece, such lovely expression and detail. A great addition to any room in the home, or a statement piece for a hotel reception, or bar. Height of 68cm is to the tip of her/his trunk, the height of his/her body is 48cm No ivory!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.78 in (68 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Padouk,Ebonized
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Lovely antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6450241920532

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