TEMPLE ELEPHANT Wood gilt and painted, Tibet 17th century Dimensions: Height 19 cm , Wide 19 cm , Depth 5 cm Weight: 1002 grams A two-dimensional temple elephant in a mythical look and with extraordinary proportions. The head is tilted to the back, the trunk reaching toward the black tail gently hugging the right flank. The ear is drooping down to the chest. The mouth is wide open and reveals a row of red teeth, a red tongue and a tusk growing from the mouth. A saddle is placed on the back. The statue is supported by a metal hook attached to a thin black surface.