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Rare 19thc finely carved Ceylonese ebony elephant from the Galle district

Rare 19thc finely carved Ceylonese ebony elephant from the Galle district

Code: LVS1497

Dimensions:

W: 28cm (11")H: 20.2cm (8")D: 12.8cm (5")

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A very rare mid 19th century (circa 1850) finely carved Ceylonese ebony elephant from the Galle district of Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) - ADDITIONAL IMAGES CAN BE VIEWED BELOW:

This wonderful elephant is depicted walking holding a trunk of vine leaves and grapes in his trunk, all draped over his back, his tusks, eyes and toes of bone.

The Galle district, an area in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) was renowned in the 19th century for the production of superbly carved items particularly made of ebony.

This elephant is in very good condition for age and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 8'' / 20.25cm

Width: 11'' / 28cm

Depth: 5'' / 12.75cm

Rare 19thc finely carved Ceylonese ebony elephant from the Galle district
Rare 19thc finely carved Ceylonese ebony elephant from the Galle district
Rare 19thc finely carved Ceylonese ebony elephant from the Galle district
Rare 19thc finely carved Ceylonese ebony elephant from the Galle district
Rare 19thc finely carved Ceylonese ebony elephant from the Galle district
Rare 19thc finely carved Ceylonese ebony elephant from the Galle district
Rare 19thc finely carved Ceylonese ebony elephant from the Galle district
Rare 19thc finely carved Ceylonese ebony elephant from the Galle district
Rare 19thc finely carved Ceylonese ebony elephant from the Galle district
Rare 19thc finely carved Ceylonese ebony elephant from the Galle district
Rare 19thc finely carved Ceylonese ebony elephant from the Galle district
Rare 19thc finely carved Ceylonese ebony elephant from the Galle district
Rare 19thc finely carved Ceylonese ebony elephant from the Galle district