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Demons on an Elephant with Adorant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green sculpture of elephant with three figures. The elephant has a long curved tusk on the right side. Two figures on the left side riding on top of the elephant. The figure on the back wears a headdress. The figure in front rides with right hand on the tusk, left hand holding right wrist. A third figure on the right side standing on the elephant's tail holding a staff or weapon in both hands raised to face. All three figures wear ornate headdresses. Elephant wears decorative saddle and leg wrappings. Elephant stands on a rectangular base. Background fades from dark gray at top to light gray at bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
late 12th–early 13th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Cambodia
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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