Box Lid with a Lion Attacking an Elephant
Gray stone carving on a box lid, oval shape. A lion with a large mane attacks an elephant on the right. The lion grabs the elephant's trunk with its mouth. The elephant faces right and has a large eye and small tusks. The bottom front features a wave design. The border of the lid is carved with a diamond pattern. The background of the image is light grey.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 5th century
- Medium:
- Schist
- Culture:
- Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 502 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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