This is a particularly unusual carving, as the model does not follow the normal John Company inspired design. Here, the base is thick and carved with incised foliage, the elephant has trimmed and decorated tusks, the saddle with long draping sides is carved with geometric cabochons. The elephants head is mounted with a shield and the driver who has a beard is holding the finest of tools including a spike in case the elephant looses the plot, and a fly swat, beautifully carved with the individual hairs of the swat. 

The howdah houses two men, that would appear to be a prince and another dignitary. The struts appear replaced. The top is carved with incised decoration similar to the base.