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

Elephant

Artist Unknown Chinese Artist
DateMing dynasty (1368-1644)
Made/manufacturedChina, Asia
MediumJade
Dimensions5 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 5 5/8 in. (14.6 x 21.6 x 14.3 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.113
Collections
DescriptionOf pale greyish-green stone, the standing elephant carved with head turned back, its trunk between its tusks meeting at the tips, its tail flicked forward on its right hind leg, its floppy ears and wrinkled skin well delineated
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