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Elephant with rider, one of a pair
Elephant with rider, one of a pair

Elephant with rider, one of a pair

Place of OriginRajasthan State, India
Dateapprox. 1000-1200
MaterialsRed sandstone
DimensionsH. 11 1/2 in x W. 9 in x D. 4 in, H. 29.3 cm x W. 22.9 cm x D. 10.2 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB65S9
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsSculpture
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These lively elephants once probably flanked the head of an image of a Hindu deity, pouring jars of water over the deity as an act of ritual respect and homage, and to signify abundance and prosperity.
Subject
  • elephant