A matched pair of grey and gold elephants, made to stand facing each other. Both are cast from resin blended with marble dust, then hand-painted and hand-polished. The blanket carries a fine textured pattern in gold and red, and the headpiece, eyes, tusks and anklets are painted by hand, so no two pairs are exactly alike. A clear lacquer coat helps hold the colour and the soft shine. Each elephant is 10 inches long, 4 inches wide and 8 inches high, and weighs 1.75 kg, so the pair together weighs 3.5 kg. That weight comes from a solid cast body, not a hollow one. Set them facing each other on an entrance table, a living room console, a TV unit or an office reception desk. In Indian tradition, an elephant pair with raised trunks is believed to welcome prosperity and good fortune into a home, which makes the set a natural choice for griha pravesh, housewarming, Diwali, weddings and corporate gifting. Care: wipe gently with a soft dry or damp cloth. In the box: 2 elephant showpieces.