Swirled Elephant Miniature Glass Figurine - Cream & Gold

This miniature glass elephant figurine is a tiny, cheerful ornament for a shelf or windowsill, standing just 4cm high, 5cm wide and 3cm deep. Its rounded body is cream glass swirled with gold and fine black lines, so the pattern changes a little as you turn it in your hand. The head and ears are a clear, pale amber glass, with white tusks, a trunk that turns white as it curls upwards and small dark eyes that give the elephant a friendly, alert look. A small tail at the back means it looks finished from every angle.

Because it is so small, this elephant suits the places a larger ornament would crowd: a bookshelf, a bedside table, a desk or a kitchen windowsill, where daylight passing through the clear head and ears brings out the warmth of the glass. It sits happily on its own, or among other small figures and keepsakes on a mantelpiece or in a display cabinet. The cream and gold colouring is gentle enough for a neutral room yet warm enough to bring a little glow to a darker corner. It makes a small, thoughtful gift that is easy to wrap and easy to find a home for.

The figurine is made entirely of glass and stands on its own four short legs, so it needs no stand or base. Glass is delicate, so place it where it will not be knocked, back from the edge of a busy shelf and out of reach of small children, as it is an ornament rather than a toy. To keep it bright, dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; harsh cleaners are best avoided. We like it where the light can reach it, on a sunny sill or tucked beside a card as a small surprise for someone who will smile at it.

How big is the glass elephant figurine?

It is a true miniature, standing 4cm high, 5cm wide and 3cm deep, small enough for a narrow shelf, a desk or a windowsill.

What is the elephant figurine made of?

The figurine is made entirely of glass, with a cream body swirled with gold and black and a clear, pale amber head and ears.

What colour is the elephant?

It is mainly cream, with gold swirls and fine black lines across the body. The head and ears are a pale amber glass and the tusks are white.

Does the figurine need a stand?

No, it stands on its own four short legs. It can sit flat on a shelf, table or windowsill without any base.

How should I clean the glass elephant?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away. Avoid harsh cleaners.

Does the elephant make a good gift?

Yes, it is a small, thoughtful gift that is easy to wrap, and its size means it will find a home on almost any shelf, desk or windowsill.