26" tall hand carved, hand molded Roman statue inspired obelisk.A group of two elephant obelisks inspired by the 17th?sculpture by Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini, commissioned by Pope Alexander VII.?The original was unveiled in 1667 in the Piazza della Minerva in Rome, adjacent to the church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, where it stands today. Artist: Gian Lorenzo Bernini Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 26"H, 3 lbs. Country of Origin: Italy Provenance: Collection of John J. Lanzendorf