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ELEPHANT TABLE

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

The table is tall and cylindrical in shape. It is made from wood with a dark brown stain. It has three legs carved in the form of stylized elephant heads at the top. Their ears meet between them. Their trunks are ridged and extend downwards to form the bottom of the legs. The legs rest on a triangular platform with curved sides. This rests on three bun feet. Each head has tusks in a lighter wood. The edge of the top is channeled.

Object name:
ELEPHANT TABLE
Made from:
Wood
Made in:
ITALY
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
97.8 × 61 cm (38 1/2 × 24 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
33.206
Class:
FURNITURE
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Gift of General Foods, 1978