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Elephants in Battle Sculpture

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Elephants in Battle Sculpture
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The beholder can imagine the ground shaking as both male elephants charge at each other with their weight, tusks and clashing heads in ritualized trials of strength. The rivals compete for access to the females. The remarkable detail in the elephants skin showcases the artist's craftsmanship. For years the elephant has been known as a sacred animal in the East. As the largest animal to walk the Earth, the elephant is known as a symbol of strength and power. In Buddhist cultures, white elephants are symbolic of patience and wisdom. The Chinese see elephants as a symbol of energy, strength, and power. The handmade bronze sculpture was cast using the age-old method of lost-wax casting and stained with a brown patina finish for preservation. It is mounted upon a black variegated marble base with the European Finery Bronze stamp of quality and with the artist Canova's signature. Condition: This sculpture is in perfect condition. Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base:Height 13 1/2" x Width 20" Marble Dimensions: 20" x 5" Height without base: 12" Weight : 33 LBS Inventory : 68X07968486