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Royal Riders on an Elephant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a sculpture, titled "Royal Riders on an Elephant", depicting two people riding an elephant. The elephant faces right; its head lowered and trunk hanging down. The elephant has a large body, four legs, and a flat oval base. The person in front sits on a saddle; they wear a top, a skirt, and their hair tied back. The person behind sits on the elephant's back; they wear a long-sleeved top and have their hair styled similarly. The background is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 11th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Culture
India (Tamil Nadu)
Dimensions
520 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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