{"product_id":"antiqued-brass-elephant-rider-sculpture","title":"Antiqued Brass Elephant Rider Sculpture: The Emerald Mahout","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAnchoring the room with immense physical density, this antiqued brass elephant rider sculpture commands immediate attention. The heavily patinated, monumental silhouette demands quiet, structural observation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFinish contrast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e A deeply textured, dusty verdigris oxidation settles across the thick hide, isolating the rubbed bronze-tone highlights on the ceremonial garments.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosture\/form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The beast stands firmly on four columnar legs while the mahout sits attentively astride its neck, holding a traditional ankusha.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eKey iconographic attribute:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The elephant's trunk curls dynamically upward in a classic gesture of welcome and auspicious greeting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCraftsmanship detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The artisan has meticulously hand-chased the heavy caparison (jhool) with sweeping geometric and floral borders directly into the cast alloy.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry and Iconography of the Royal Elephant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn the rich tradition of Indian metallurgical art, the royal elephant and its mahout represent the absolute pinnacle of courtly pageantry and sovereign power. This heavy brass sculpture captures the magnificent beasts that historically led grand processions during state festivals and royal weddings. The artisan focuses intently on the relationship between rider and animal, using the traditional ankusha (elephant goad) to symbolize guided strength and disciplined power. By chemically treating the cast metal with an excavated, weathered patina, the master foundryman physically illustrates the endurance of these ancient ceremonial traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this towering figure on a dedicated raw oak credenza or a heavy stone entryway console, where ambient light can catch the deeply chased textile patterns. It serves flawlessly as a large brass royal elephant statue for a grand foyer, appealing deeply to design-led collectors who appreciate monumental, museum-style focal points. Measuring exactly 24.7 inches in height, the sculpture shares the approximate vertical stature of a classic kitchen counter stool, establishing an immediately dominant vertical axis. At a massive 29.74 kg, the concentrated mass of the thick cast alloy provides undeniable grounding stability, anchoring the heaviest of architectural displays. The intensive manual discipline required to flawlessly cast and chase such a substantial, continuous form validates this piece as an elite achievement in traditional Indian casting, making it a profound corporate or housewarming gift. To construct a sweeping, culturally resonant corridor that bridges monumental processional figures with intricate architectural forms, consider displaying this piece alongside an engraved brass decorative vase and a verdigris brass Tirthankara panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46199886020783,"sku":"VSP-186","price":89500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/143_Compressed_bcd7a1c8-60e4-4a31-b876-7a5ecbd7bcd7.jpg?v=1762405571","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/antiqued-brass-elephant-rider-sculpture","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}