Vintage Anthropomorphic Ceramic Elephant Pillar Candle Holder with Fez

This is a vintage glazed ceramic elephant figurine designed as a functional pillar candle holder. The piece features a distinct anthropomorphic style, characterized by a white-glazed elephant wearing a burgundy or maroon fez hat accented with a gold-toned tassel and trim. The elephant's trunk is curled upward and supports a broad, scalloped-edge candle bobeche or platform. Its physical construction shows a hand-painted aesthetic with black and gray brushstrokes indicating skin folds and texture. The interior of the large, fanned ears is finished in a pale pink glaze. High-luster gold accents are visible on the tusks and the hat. Measuring approximately 8 to 10 inches in height, the piece appears to be made of earthenware or slip-cast porcelain from the mid-20th century, likely dating between the 1950s and 1970s. This style is consistent with novelty ceramics from manufacturers like Fitz and Floyd or Lefton, though no specific maker's mark is visible in the image. The condition appears fair to good; there is visible crazing in the glaze, which is common for ceramics of this age, and some minor loss to the cold-painted gold accents on the tusks. The craftsmanship reflects a whimsical, Hollywood Regency or eclectic vintage style.