The sculpture is a round medallion featuring a raised depiction of an elephant as its centerpiece. The elephant is portrayed with its trunk pointed upwards, large ears, and sturdy legs. The piece is crafted from bronze, giving it a reddish-brown color. The flat medallion has engravings of the elephant and surrounding surface, including text around the perimeter. A small hole is present near the edge of the medallion. The sculpture showcases detailed texture and posture of the elephant, offering a sense of dimensionality to the flat medium.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1450
- Medium
- bronze
- Dimensions
- 4323 × 4323 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original