Vintage Brass Handstand Elephant Figurine

This item is a vintage decorative figurine depicting an elephant performing a handstand, or balancing on its front legs and trunk while its hind legs and tail are elevated in the air. The piece is cast from a brass alloy, exhibiting a warm golden-yellow metallic tone with a significant aged patina. The construction appears to be solid cast metal, showing moderate detail in the texture of the elephant's skin, ears, and trunk. Measuring approximately 4 to 6 inches in height, the figurine displays signs of vintage wear including surface oxidation, dark spotting, and pitting consistent with mid-20th-century mass-produced brassware, likely from India or East Asia (circa 1960s-1980s). The surface finish is somewhat duller in recessed areas where oxidation has gathered, while raised highlights show smoother wear. No visible maker's marks or signatures are apparent in the provided view, though such items were often stamped on the underside of a foot. The whimsical pose is a hallmark of decorative 'lucky elephant' motifs common in mid-century home decor, symbolizing strength and good fortune. Its craftsmanship is of average commercial quality, featuring standard mold lines and a hand-finished burnish typical for decorative brass exports of its era.