13 Chinese Art Bronze sculpture Proboscidea Elephant King of forest Statue Sale

This sculpture is in perfect condition. Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base: Height 11 x Width 13Marble Dimensions: 12 X 6Height without base: 10Weight : 20 LBSInventory : 25YDW1918752 The elephant can be envisioned trekking slowly and majestically across the ceaseless dryness of a plain in search of a watering hole or the shade of tree. He pulls his trunk upward as he passes on by with a tender passivity to his eyes.

For years the elephant has been known as a sacred animal in the East. As the largest animal to walk the Earth, the elephant is known as a symbol of strength and power.

In Buddhist cultures, white elephants are symbolic of patience and wisdom. The Chinese see elephants as a symbol of energy, strength, and power.

Ganesha is a Hindu deity with an elephant`s head. The bronze sculpture was molded using the ancient method of lost-wax casting and stained with a brown patina finish for preservation. The elephant is mounted upon a variegated green marble base with the artist Barye`s signature. This item is in the category "Art\Art Sculptures".

The seller is "bronze_vault" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Material: Bronze
• Type: Sculpture
• Subject: Elephants
• Format: Statue
• Production Technique: Bronze Casting
• Region of Origin: Europe
• Features: 1st Edition
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Spain
• Handmade: Yes
• Signed: Yes
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Licensed reproduction
• Store Category: Animal