Stone Elephant With Riders From Kutch - 18th Century
These striking antique carved stone elephants are traditional architectural figures from India, originally created to adorn the entranceways of temples or grand havelis. Each depicts a richly caparisoned elephant carrying a mahout (rider) and a royal box upon its back — symbols of power, ceremony, and protection.
Hand-carved from stone and painted in soft hues of yellow, turquoise, and terracotta, the remaining pigments have gently weathered over time, giving each figure a wonderful patina and sense of age. The sculpted detailing — from the turbaned mahout to the draped harness and tasselled ornaments — showcases the artistry of 19th-century Indian craftsmen.
These sturdy, beautifully carved pieces can be displayed as individual sculptures or as a striking pair. Sold separately.
- Origin: India
- Date: 19th century
- Materials: Hand-carved and painted stone
- Features: Depicts elephant with mahout and royal box, traces of original pigment, highly decorative architectural figures
- Condition: Weathered surface with remnants of original paint
- Dimensions: W47 x D14 x H60 cm approx
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Stone Elephant With Riders From Kutch - 18th Century
These striking antique carved stone elephants are traditional architectural figures from India, originally created to adorn the entranceways of temples or grand havelis. Each depicts a richly caparisoned elephant carrying a mahout (rider) and a royal box upon its back — symbols of power, ceremony, and protection.
Hand-carved from stone and painted in soft hues of yellow, turquoise, and terracotta, the remaining pigments have gently weathered over time, giving each figure a wonderful patina and sense of age. The sculpted detailing — from the turbaned mahout to the draped harness and tasselled ornaments — showcases the artistry of 19th-century Indian craftsmen.
These sturdy, beautifully carved pieces can be displayed as individual sculptures or as a striking pair. Sold separately.
- Origin: India
- Date: 19th century
- Materials: Hand-carved and painted stone
- Features: Depicts elephant with mahout and royal box, traces of original pigment, highly decorative architectural figures
- Condition: Weathered surface with remnants of original paint
- Dimensions: W47 x D14 x H60 cm approx
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These striking antique carved stone elephants are traditional architectural figures from India, originally created to adorn the entranceways of temples or grand havelis. Each depicts a richly caparisoned elephant carrying a mahout (rider) and a royal box upon its back — symbols of power, ceremony, and protection.
Hand-carved from stone and painted in soft hues of yellow, turquoise, and terracotta, the remaining pigments have gently weathered over time, giving each figure a wonderful patina and sense of age. The sculpted detailing — from the turbaned mahout to the draped harness and tasselled ornaments — showcases the artistry of 19th-century Indian craftsmen.
These sturdy, beautifully carved pieces can be displayed as individual sculptures or as a striking pair. Sold separately.
- Origin: India
- Date: 19th century
- Materials: Hand-carved and painted stone
- Features: Depicts elephant with mahout and royal box, traces of original pigment, highly decorative architectural figures
- Condition: Weathered surface with remnants of original paint
- Dimensions: W47 x D14 x H60 cm approx
