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Antique Asian Bronze Elephant Sculpture Statue 19th c.

$495
£374
€428.49
CA$690.69
A$752.81
CHF 398.01
MX$9,062.43
NOK 5,051.68
SEK 4,631.35
DKK 3,200.81

About the Item

Antique Asian Bronze Elephant Sculpture Statue late 19th c. Asian Chinese antique cast bronze elephant sculpture. Ceremonial cast metal elephant with beautiful detailed carving on his back and head. Great gift, to use as a paperweight, on a desk or shelf or great addition to your elephant collection. Dimensions: 4 in. H x 4 in W x 2 in. D. Circa 1900. For Asian the elephant with trunk down are for good health. "In Asia, for Feng shui adept the symbol of the elephant can bring energies of beauty, silent power, kindness, fertility, and majesty. Even though elephants are the largest land animals living on the planet today (and one of the strongest, too), its energy feels invariably kind and wise. The elephant symbol is very easy to use and can offer many different benefits throughout the home or office. An elephant's trunk is both very sensitive and very strong and is used for a variety of purposes from drinking to picking up food to greeting friends or warding off enemies. In most Feng shui applications, the elephants are usually depicted with the trunk up, symbolizing the showering of good luck".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Moreno Valley, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: EL1251stDibs: LU906843078372

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