It seems obvious that the Oriental elephant simply represents the the Asian elephant. However, did you know there are differences between the Asian and African elephants? Sure... they are both elephants. Even so, the Asian elephant is more domesticated and smaller. Yet, the Asian elephant is a big part of life in many regions of Asia. Over time the Asian elephant came to be represented as the "Oriental Elephant" figurine.... and revered deeply!
Harlan Urwiler
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