Gold Painted Jade Elephant

• This gorgeous painted elephant statue from Nepal is made of carved jade.
• Features beautifully painted details and intricate designs with gold accents that are done entirely by hand, making your statue completely unique and one-of-a-kind.
• Perfect to display on a shelf, desk or altar space to remind you of your own strength and compassion.

The main characteristics of the elephant are strength and steadfastness.  Therefore, it has become a symbol of physical and mental strength as well as responsibility and earthiness.  It is also one of the animals included in the Buddhist story of the Four Friends.  A creature of great strength and size, yet capable of amazing tenderness and intelligence.

An amulet of good luck and friendship, jade signifies wisdom gathered in tranquility, dispelling the negative and encouraging one to see oneself as they really are.

Elephant measures approximately 3 inches tall and about 2.5 inches wide.  Made in Nepal.