The Elephant King Attacked by a Crocodile

ca. 1650

21.1 cm 30.2 cm

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A herd of elephants is playing in a river when their leader is attacked by a crocodile. As this transpires, the elephant calls for the god Vishnu to save him. Because the elephant’s faith in Vishnu is sincere, the deity comes to his rescue. The story demonstrates the strength...

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John and Berthe Ford, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 2001, by gift.
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