{"product_id":"glazed-italian-terracotta-elephant-garden-seat-cocktail-table","title":"Glazed Italian Terracotta Elephant Garden Seat \u0026 Cocktail Table","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully decorative Italian glazed terracotta garden seat or occasional table, modeled in the form of a richly caparisoned elephant. Sculptural and highly detailed, the piece combines an ivory-toned body with beautifully aged glazes in ochre yellow, moss green and earthy brown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elephant is depicted standing upon a molded rectangular plinth, its back draped with an elaborate saddle cloth decorated with scrolling borders and tasseled detailing. Above sits a broad circular platform, allowing the piece to function beautifully as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecocktail table, drinks stand, plant pedestal or garden seat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The combination of sculptural modeling and variegated glaze gives the surface considerable depth and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly charming is the elephant’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edownward-facing trunk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. While elephants are widely associated with strength, wisdom, longevity and good fortune, interpretations of trunk position vary by culture and tradition. A lowered trunk is commonly associated in decorative symbolism with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrounded strength, stability and the conservation of energy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than the more exuberant good-luck symbolism often attributed to a raised trunk. It gives this example a wonderfully calm, stately presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking accent piece with the layered, worldly quality associated with traditional Italian garden ceramics, it would be equally at home beside a lounge chair, anchoring a conservatory or sunroom, or used indoors as an unexpected cocktail table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glazed terracotta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18” H × 16” W × 10.5” D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Presented with surface variation, glaze irregularities and areas of patina consistent with the character of glazed terracotta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Housebound Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613663105210,"sku":null,"price":625.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/7145\/2066\/files\/8D375502-AB28-4025-BF34-A89E0DB6DABF.jpg?v=1790867686","url":"https:\/\/houseboundinteriors.com\/products\/glazed-italian-terracotta-elephant-garden-seat-cocktail-table","provider":"Housebound Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}