Circa 1860, known as "The Elephant of Siam".

6.75 x 6 in.

Private Collection, Richmond, VA

"The Elephant of Siam" was an Indian drama, first performed in 1829. It is the first known drama to use a live elephant on stage. In this scene, the elephant rescues
Prince Almansor from his captors. Similar piece illustrated figure 1146, page 313, Schiffer's 'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 1, by A.& N. Harding.


Some losses / breaks to shredded clay decoration.

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