Royal Kashmiri Hand-Painted Elephant, 24-Inch

This 24-inch (61 cm) elephant is a masterpiece of Kashmiri Papier-Mâché, showcasing two distinct artistic traditions in this sized collection. The Gold Floral version features vibrant “Thousand Flowers” motifs and gold leaf representing prosperity, while the Sepia Narrative version is hand-painted with intricate courtly scenes mimicking ancient ivory carvings. Both are hand-sculpted from reinforced paper pulp and finished with a high-gloss lacquer, standing as sophisticated cultural accents that blend the legendary storytelling and floral heritage of the Kashmir Valley.