Hand carved from natural soapstone, the box features an elephant design.

Soapstone (also known as steatite or soaprock) is a talc-schist, which is a type of metamorphic rock. It is composed largely of the magnesium rich mineral talc. It has been a medium for carving for thousands of years. Soapstone is easy to carve; it is also durable, heat-resistant and has a high heat storage capacity.