Vintage Cambodian Repoussé Silver Elephant Shaped Box

Description

Vintage Cambodian Repoussé Silver Elephant Shaped Box. This charming form is  crouched down  and the trunk  is raised high. Finely hammered details of his trappings. Mid-section point of separation.
Minor signs of wear and use otherwise fine condition.
4.5 in. high x 4.5 in. long x 2.25 in. wide. (115 x 115 x 58 mm)
.900 silver 5.66 ozt., 6.2 oz., 177 g.
20th century.
Provenance:
Barbara Harris, New York
For other examples of Cambodian silver animal shaped boxes see:
K.I.Matics, Arts of Asia Jul. - Aug. 1988, Khmer Silver in Animal Shapes, pp. 81 - 90.