Potschappel early 20th century, after an earlier Meissen example, the elephant carrying soldiers with various weapons standing in a brocade saddle-cloth howdah, a Nubian figure seated on the head of the elephant, made in two parts, marked on the underside

13 x 13 3/4 x 5 in.

Breaks to trunk, tusk, edge of howdah mount, arms and hands, shield, helmet of soldiers; other possible small breaks.