{"product_id":"handcrafted-elephant-motif-pencil-stationery-box","title":"Oblong Colored Inlay Elephant Medallion Box","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Oblong Elephant Medallion Colored Inlay Box is a remarkable example of the traditional Indian art of marquetry and inlay. The slender shape of the box allows it to serve as storage for writing instruments, delicate jewelry, or small precious keepsake items. The entire exterior of the box is decorated with countless small pieces of dyed bone and resin inlay that are embedded into a pale wood or composite base material. This technique creates an uninterrupted, richly textured pattern across the entire surface of the box, which is consistently highly colored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decorations on the box are extremely elaborate, showcasing an intricate, colorful tapestry of stylized floral designs and geometric forms with a high degree of ornamental detail covering the entire body of the box. The colour palette generally includes shades of terracotta, yellow, and dark brown, all of which are set against a pale white background; this is the signature visual style of this artistic genre using inlay. The centre portion of the lid prominently features two large circular shaped medallions, each with finely detailed elephants; elephants are revered as symbols of strength, intelligence, and good luck within the culture of India. The elephants are adorned with elaborate neckpieces; they are visually prominent against an ornate, highly colourful background. The extraordinary intricacy and fluidity of the coloured inlay technique provide this otherwise simple, utilitarian box with the status of a visually dramatic, traditional art piece with richly ornate surface design; therefore, it is highly desirable for heritage collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46210752118959,"sku":"VSP-242","price":5200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/98_Compressed_84a92503-abaf-407d-b597-0b11cc0f85dc.jpg?v=1762757165","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/handcrafted-elephant-motif-pencil-stationery-box","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}