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Figures Riding an Elephant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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