A Carved Hardwood Study of a Ceremonial Elephant and Keepers, Raj Period

This superb Indian work of art is finely hand carved from a single large piece of rich dense well figured hardwood and it is remarkable in its detail. It portrays a large Indian elephant finally dressed in elaborate ceremonial robes and bridle. It is being attended by three keepers, two riding on its back and the third walking on foot along its side each carrying a wooden staff. The tusks, toes and eyes are inlaid and made from small pieces of bone. The impressive figure group is displayed on a shaped naturalistic base all carved from the same single block of wood. This finely carved sculpture is in excellent original condition and has a very pleasing rich colour with good age related patination.

Indian, circa 1920

Height 49cm x width 36cm x depth 20cm

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

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All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

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