Elephant figurine is painted in Vieux Herend fish scale design.
This fishnet or fish scale pattern is a typical motif of Herend.
It can be ordered in 14 different VH (fishnet/fish scale) colors.

Zoological description:

Touching is an important form of communication among elephants.
Individuals greet each other by stroking or wrapping their trunks; the latter also occurs during mild competition.

The older elephants use trunk-slaps, kicks and shoes to discipline younger ones.
Touching is especially important for mother–calf communication.