Charming Brass‑Finished Elephant, Cast Copper, Mid‑Century Asian Craftsmanship

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Charming Brass‑Finished Elephant, Cast Copper, Mid‑Century Asian CraftsmanshipA native of India or Nepal, this lovely elephant was beautifully cast in heavy copper and finished with a warm brass lacquer. Likely made in the midtwentieth century, he has that chunky, artisanal style so typical of handworked Asian metalware of the period. Created using a twopart lostwax casting technique, the figure was cast in separate halves and then joined at the centre, a hallmark of traditional, smallworkshop craftsmanship. After casting, the

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and texture of the reclaimed timber make every one truly unique

it’s perfect for storing everything from novels and notepads to toy baskets and crockery

Width: 11 cm

86 cm (34") — 6 hooks

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or a single stem in a contemporary vase

Hand washing and thorough drying will keep the board in excellent condition for years

as narrative repoussé work was typically reserved for larger trays and ewers

Satin finish that’s ideal for kitchens

Handmade in our UK workshop with craftsmanship that lasts a lifetime — or three