Figures Riding an Elephant
Terracotta sculpture of three figures riding an elephant. The elephant faces right. It has a long, curved tusk. The figures wear head wraps. The figure on the left sits with hands on knees. The middle figure sits with feet on the elephant and one arm raised. The figure on the right has one leg crossed. The sculpture is beige with darker areas. It sits on a white pole against a gray background. The title is "Figures Riding an Elephant".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1st century BCE
- Medium
- Terracotta
- Culture
- India (Uttar Pradesh, Kaushambi)
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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