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Wonderful Whimsical Hand Built Pottery Elephant

$600
£445.47
€519.09
CA$832.99
A$931.76
CHF 484.89
MX$11,470.23
NOK 6,168.82
SEK 5,787.57
DKK 3,872.95
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About the Item

A wonderful whimsical Elephant. It is hand built of terracotta with white clay tusks and toes. Not signed or any indication of origin, but out of a local Palm Springs estate. It’s in good condition but there appears to be a old repair to one foot, pictured, and some minor marks and discolorations.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Old repair to one foot, pictured. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. It’s in good condition but there appears to be a old repair to one foot, pictured, and some minor marks and discolorations.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Springs, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Bridges over time 559021stDibs: LU835040816432

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