This
is a good size ivory bridge. Measurements include an
outside curve of 17 inches with a 15.5 straight line.
Carved from quality Asian Elephant tusk, the ivory bridge
depicts a family of seven elephants (symbol of prosperity
and universal peace) with protruding tusks carved through
swirling trunks. From the largest leading elephant to
the baby which is last in line, the bulk and presence
of these seven elephants are acutely captured.
The
ivory bridge is finely polished with a even shine in
an aged, original, light-cream patina. Though easily
removable, the carving has been tightly secured to a
custom made wood base. Perhaps for this reason, we observe
no chip or hairline other than a small natural crack
line of the tusk, which was carefully hidden on the
reverse side by the carver.
