

Royal Riders on an Elephant
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
- View original
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