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

Elephant on wheels

Maker Indian Artist
Date20th century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumPainted wood
Dimensions11 1/8 x 9 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. (28.3 x 24.1 x 23.5 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.234
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