. . with the professed good fortune of the Elephant

Wow, what an awesome gift this would make - a gold-painted Elephant figurine, said to bring good luck! This impressive piece is a stunning example of Spanish ceramic art. It is made in the northeast of Spain, famous for its Mediterranean seafronts along the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada, and of course for its culture and art. (Cataluña, or Catalonia was the birthplace of painter Salvador Dalí and Antoni Gaudi).

It is said that if you place an Elephant near the door of your home, only good fortune will be allowed in!

This ceramic piece is intricately finished in the Catalan modernism style . . a form of architectural art seen typically around Barcelona's Parc Guell. Each piece is hand-painted in dazzling colours to produce a beautiful and uniquely-crafted figurine that would make a delightful present . . and a unique gift from Spain.

:)- Beautifully Gift-Wrapped

:)- Optional information card (free)

:)- Personal message can be added

Description: This proud golden Elephant figurine measures approx 11cms (4.3ins) high by 13.5cms (5.1ins) long by 6.5cms (2.5ins) wide. It would look perfect displayed either in the home or office. The hand-painted, porcelain-like finish is simply stunning in its detail and is an intricate piece of Spanish ceramic art. Because each one is individually painted, each figurine is distinct and so no single one is exactly the same as another (so figures may differ slightly from the photos here).

Read more about Elephant charms and luck here

Elephants are a symbol of wisdom, reasoning, strength and good luck. It is said that an Elephant with its trunk raised should be placed near the front door of a house to attract good fortune into the home. So this golden Elephant figurine would make a truly unique gift for a house warming / new home present, a golden wedding anniversary, a retirement gift, or any gift to pass on wishes of good luck / good fortune: Or even for a person that just loves Elephants! It is bound to attract admiring comments. Please Note: To preserve its fine features, it is best to keep this figurine indoors, or at least under-cover if outside.

Ships gift-wrapped in a stylish and substantial presentation box. If you wish, we can print a personal message on your behalf on a gift card and include it in the presentation box. We can also ship direct to your friends / loved-ones' address if you want. This is all INCLUDED in the price.