H: 35CM L: 35CM each caparisoned animal bearing a baluster vase above a saddle blanket with the lower portions hinged, four pieces.standing four-square with head lowered and turned to the side, the trunk curled upwards between the tusks, the body in brown with the gilt cloisons detailing the folds in the hide, the saddle cloth brightly enameled with a bat suspending a chime above crashing waves all on a turquoise ground, the trappings and harness decorated with red, blue and turquoise chevrons, implies generations passed-on prosperity and blesses, the howdah supporting a baluster-form vase with elephant-head handles.In ancient times, elephants were considered auspicious mythical animal, and its figure has been featured as a tribute in many ways, implies treasure and wealth to the family. Similar work refer to Lot #2873 sold at $93,750 Christie's New York auction.