Jaipur Festival Elephant Figurine

The elephant, the symbol of royalty, is the absolute star of the annual Jaipur festival in the state of Rajasthan (India). This begins with a spectacular procession, in which the most beautiful specimens parade, bedecked in their finery. In this piece, a small rider seems to have fallen asleep on the back of a beautiful elephant, richly decorated to participate in the festival. The boy's head is encircled by a diadem of delicate porcelain flowers and his mount is beautifully decorated with bright colours.