Description
Elephants have long been a favourite subject in decorative ceramics, and this mottled light blue example has the kind of gentle, stylised charm that makes it an instant shelf favourite and a natural conversation piece in any display.
Modelled as a seated elephant with a raised trunk and gently modelled ears, this ceramic figurine is finished in a soft light blue mottled glaze that gives the surface a pleasingly varied, hand-crafted quality. The stylised form and compact proportions make it a versatile display piece, equally suited to animal figurine collections, vintage ceramic groupings or curated decorative shelves. The maker is unidentified, but the piece is consistent with mid-20th century decorative ceramic production and has the confident, well-modelled quality of a commercially produced figurine from that period. The raised trunk is traditionally considered a symbol of good fortune, adding a pleasing layer of meaning to the piece. This example is in visible condition as shown in the images.
- Maker: Unidentified
- Dimensions: 18.5 cm (H) x 9 cm (W)
- Condition: Visible condition as shown in images
- Features: Soft light blue mottled glaze, seated elephant form, raised trunk, gently modelled ears
- Period: 20th century
- SKU: SKU-00306
A charming piece for collectors of animal figurines, mottled glaze ceramics or vintage decorative displays. Pairs naturally with the Nao Spain white porcelain duckling figurine (CBD-0096) and the wider Figurines collection.
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