Cork Sculpture White Elephants in the Mountains

Cork Sculpture White Elephants in the Mountains 9 Inches Tall

The Cork Sculpture White Elephants in the Mountains 9 Inches Tall is just 14.99! Cork Sculpture(also known as Cork Picture) is a traditional Chinese artwork. Every single piece is handcarved and glued together to make a scene. Wood-framed with clear glass protection. Lacquer painted and nature air-dried, shinning and lasting for years as an oriental treasure.

We have large collections of captivating handcrafted cork sculptures. The elaborate art works depicting peaceful scenes of live in breathtaking detail. These masterpieces display the best of ancient art of cork sculpture.

The myth and legend of the white elephant began in Southeast Asia - The Land of the White Elephant..

In the story of the Buddha, the white elephant is connected to fetility and to knowledge. On the eve of giving birth to the Lord Buddha, his mother dreams that a white elephant comes to present her with a lotus, symbol of purity and knowledge.

At the heart of the first great Southeast Asian Empire, at the Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the might of the war elephants is depicted on murals of the region's armies.

Over the next few hundred years, two states dominated the region - the forerunners of modern Burma and Thailand (Siam). In both, the elephant was a very important animal. It was key to military success - both in mass battles, and in the elephant duels.

It was also key to royal pageantry - kings chose the biggest, most magnificent elephants for royal ceremonies and processions. Kings and courtiers spent a lot of time and energy hunting elephants from the forests. And the most powerful kings kept thousands in their stables