Miniature Trunk Up Elephant Glass Figurine - Purple & White

This miniature glass elephant figurine stands with its trunk raised high, a small piece of colour for a shelf or windowsill. The glass is a deep purple, translucent where it thins at the ears, trunk and feet, so light passes through and makes the colour glow. Its rounded body is clear glass filled with white speckles, with a few purple flecks along the back, and a white tusk and a small ringed eye pick out the face. Broad fanned ears, a short tail and four sturdy legs complete the shape. It measures 7.5cm tall, 6cm wide and 3cm deep. At that size it sits comfortably in the palm of your hand.

It suits the places where small things are seen up close: a mantelpiece, a bookcase shelf, a display cabinet or a bright windowsill, where daylight shows off the purple glass. It sits happily alongside other glass animals and ornaments, or on its own on a desk or bedside table, where the raised trunk adds a cheerful touch. A trunk held high is often taken as a sign of good luck, and the figurine is small enough to wrap easily as a thoughtful little gift.

The figurine is glass throughout: purple for the head, ears, trunk, tail and legs, with white for the speckled body, tusk and eye ring. It stands on its own four legs, so it needs no stand or fixing; just set it on a flat, steady surface back from the edge of the shelf. To keep it bright, dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a damp cloth and dry it straight away, and handle it gently as you would any glass ornament. We like it on a bright shelf with a few books or a small plant, turned so the trunk points out into the room.

How big is the glass elephant figurine?

It is 7.5cm tall, 6cm wide and 3cm deep, a true miniature that fits neatly on a narrow shelf or windowsill.

What colour is the elephant?

The glass is a deep purple with a white speckled body, plus a white tusk and a white ring around the eye.

What is the figurine made of?

It is made of glass, translucent purple at the ears, trunk and legs, so light shining through brings the colour to life.

Does the elephant need a stand?

No, it stands on its own four legs, so it only needs a flat, steady surface such as a shelf, mantelpiece or cabinet.

How do I clean the glass elephant?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a damp cloth and dry it, handling it gently as with any glass ornament.

Does it make a good gift?

Yes, its small size makes it easy to wrap, and an elephant with its trunk held high is often seen as a sign of good luck.