Black Silk Batik from mid 1825-30's hand made in Mughal Era, India of 2 Elephants, lots of warriors, done in gold threads, gold paint & other colors by hand, the print itself is 18 inches by 18 inches and near perfect, no rips, tears, very minor discoloration in a couple of very small spots.
Decorated elephants are a common sight in the Indian cultural system. Ornamented elephants feature in major temple rituals throughout India.
All Indian temples and palaces have sculptures of beautifully decorated elephants, used to carry effigies of Gods or of the royalty associated with
those temple or palaces. Kings used them as their royal mounts and enjoyed joy rides on them. Elephants were even used on hunting trips,
when the Kings went to hunt for game.
"War Elephants" were common in the 1500 to 1700's as they were essential in their time for battles!!
Supposedly there is a very similar "Fresco on a Wall" in a Temple in former Mughal Era area, India as well.
To be --> Shipped in TUBE!