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Flat, brass cutout shaped like an elephant facing right. It has a large, three-pointed, crown-like structure on its back. The surface features etched lines outlining decorative trappings.
Elephant Plaque
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Elephant Plaque

Maker Indian Artist
Date20th century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumBrass
Dimensions6 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. (16.5 x 14.6 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.238
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