Royal Caparisoned Elephant With Mahout, Burma Or Thailand, 18th Century
A figure depicting a royal elephant in armour and its mahout (cornac) seated and playing a musical instrument, made of red-lacquered wood gilded with gold leaf; the elephant is displayed on its base.
Burma (Myanmar) or Thailand. 18th century.
H_24 cm W_28 cm D_12 cm
Very good overall condition
In the Buddhist culture of South-East Asia, the elephant — particularly the white or royal elephant — is a sacred symbol of power, royalty and wisdom, often featured in religious iconography and the decoration of Buddhist temples.
Our set, which follows in the tradition of 18th-century lacquered and gilded woodcarving from South-East Asia, bears witness to the finesse of the carving craftsmanship of the period, combining the power of the animal’s depiction with the dynamism of the mahout’s figure.
Burma (Myanmar) or Thailand. 18th century.
H_24 cm W_28 cm D_12 cm
Very good overall condition
In the Buddhist culture of South-East Asia, the elephant — particularly the white or royal elephant — is a sacred symbol of power, royalty and wisdom, often featured in religious iconography and the decoration of Buddhist temples.
Our set, which follows in the tradition of 18th-century lacquered and gilded woodcarving from South-East Asia, bears witness to the finesse of the carving craftsmanship of the period, combining the power of the animal’s depiction with the dynamism of the mahout’s figure.
2 000 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Art Nouveau
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Glass paste
Reference (ID): 1461419
Availability: In stock
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