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19th century carved hardwood study of a seated elephant, Raj period circa 1890

$974.88
£710
€829.51
CA$1,353.73
A$1,477.24
CHF 774.84
MX$17,941.55
NOK 9,678.13
SEK 9,146.32
DKK 6,191.17

About the Item

This most unusual and high quality piece is hand carved from a single piece of hardwood. It depicts an elephant in a most unusual seated position. The elephant has been very naturally captured by the artist carver who has worked to a very high standard with the finely carved detail to the elephant’s expression, limbs and trunk with an amazing skin texture showing every crease and wrinkle. This pleasing piece is in excellent original condition. It has a rich colour and patina. Indian, circa 1890 Height 14.5cm x width 14cm x depth 11cm Thank you for looking at this charming tactile Raj period hardwood seated elephant, circa 1890 Please let us know if you need any further information or photographs
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)Width: 5.52 in (14 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo Raj (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Central England, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6434246159762

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