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Antique Anglo Indian Elephant Ebony Wood Hand Carved Sculpture on Stand

$495
£374.16
€429.97
CA$689.28
A$766.80
CHF 401.97
MX$9,370.12
NOK 5,118.54
SEK 4,818.40
DKK 3,209.60
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Antique Ebony Wood Hand Carved Anglo Indian Elephant Sculpture on Stand. Precious black ebonized hand carved wood Anglo-Indian elephant sculpture. This is a hand carved ebony wood lucky elephant from Ceylon Sri Lanka. Beautifully hand carved animal sculpture in great condition. Dimensions:Height: 5.25 in Width: 7 in Depth: 3.5 in. Circa 1920s.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Sri Lanka
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. good antique.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: EBE8241stDibs: LU906841281882

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