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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Boy on an Elephant
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Boy on an Elephant

Artist Unknown Chinese Artist
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911) or later
Made/manufacturedChina, Asia
MediumWhite jade
Dimensions2 5/16 x 3 7/16 x 2 1/4 in. (5.9 x 8.7 x 5.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.15
Collections
DescriptionThe beast well carved standing four square with the head turned to one side with a boy clambering over its back clasping a lotus sprig, the white jade with brown inclusions
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Ram Group
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possibly Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
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