9th-11th century AD. A carved stone architectural bracket comprising a slender ledge with stepped cone finial to the lower face, swept underside to the triangular bracket with ribbed and lobed surface, central void containing an advancing elephant with saddlecloth and two riders supporting the ledge; mounted on a custom-made stand. 33.1 kg, 68cm including stand (26 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; from his father's collection formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Fine condition.