Fragment of an Elephant with a Rider

2nd-4th century (Roman Imperial) Overall: 1 7/16 in. (3.6 cm) Citation

This fragment appears to show the body of an elephant and perhaps a trunk emerging from the head. A projection from what appears to be the top may represent a rider.

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33479
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Giovanni Dattari, Cairo, [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Lambros-Dattari Sale, Hotel Drouot, Paris, 1912, June 17-19, 1912; Henry Walters, 1912, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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sourceUrl https://purl.thewalters.org/art/55.18

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