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A brass sculpture of stylized elephant standing on four spoked wheels. The figure features textured decorative details on its body and head.
Wheeled Elephant
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Wheeled Elephant

Maker Indian Artist
Date20th century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumBrass
Dimensions5 1/2 x 6 5/8 x 4 in. (14 x 16.8 x 10.2 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.150
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Visual DescriptionA brass sculpture of stylized elephant standing on four spoked wheels. The figure features textured decorative details on its body and head.
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