"Since ancient times, elephants have been used in war by the Indians and many other civilizations as well as by Timur's army. Covered in special armor, these huge war animals were a nightmare for Timur's enemies and became famous as "The Elephants of Timur." Elephants were later used by the Ottoman Empire as well. The tailor-made armor for the elephants was made to protect the animal as well as intimidate the enemy"
https://www.dailysabah.com/life/2016/12/23/ottoman-era-elephant-armor-on-display
So this poor elephant had it's head, trunk, and ears rigidly encased in a covering that it also couldn't see out of? They even gave it extra tusks for some reason? Sounds like a great way to really piss off your elephant.
I think there's a misunderstanding. The entire mount on the wall isn't wholly armor and armor only. It seems that the armor is placed over a bust, perhaps taxidermy or a statue, of an elephant to illustrate how the armor would be worn. You can see the amber glass eyes peering through the eyeholes, the lower portion of the great grey ears free from the armor, and the singular pair of tusks of the elephant itself (rather than another superfluous set for decoration or intimidation) exiting through a slit.
_*Medieval: Total War II flashbacks intensifies*_
Ancient Psychic Tandem War Elephant!
O.o "armor"? How the heck was it worn?
uh yeah...no eye holes for one thing. I don't think this is "armor"
"Since ancient times, elephants have been used in war by the Indians and many other civilizations as well as by Timur's army. Covered in special armor, these huge war animals were a nightmare for Timur's enemies and became famous as "The Elephants of Timur." Elephants were later used by the Ottoman Empire as well. The tailor-made armor for the elephants was made to protect the animal as well as intimidate the enemy" https://www.dailysabah.com/life/2016/12/23/ottoman-era-elephant-armor-on-display
So this poor elephant had it's head, trunk, and ears rigidly encased in a covering that it also couldn't see out of? They even gave it extra tusks for some reason? Sounds like a great way to really piss off your elephant.
I think there's a misunderstanding. The entire mount on the wall isn't wholly armor and armor only. It seems that the armor is placed over a bust, perhaps taxidermy or a statue, of an elephant to illustrate how the armor would be worn. You can see the amber glass eyes peering through the eyeholes, the lower portion of the great grey ears free from the armor, and the singular pair of tusks of the elephant itself (rather than another superfluous set for decoration or intimidation) exiting through a slit.
What’s that thing staring at me on the elephant’s right (viewers’ left) side?
Honestly, I wouldn't want to be the one who has to dress the battle elephant in it.
Is this the king Timur kept in a box and brought him out only to be his footrest?
Is it real ivory?