Surya Rutten

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Polychrome alabaster elephant in red and gold, produced in Agra, mainly, throughout the Imperial period. It has on its back red and gold garments studded with flowers, and on its head a headdress that falls in a pointed shape over its trunk, covering its forehead.

Elefante de alabastro policromado en rojo y oro de los que se producían en Agra, principalmente, durante toda la época Imperial. Lleva en su lomo vestiduras rojas y doradas sembradas de flores y en su cabeza un tocado que cae en forma de pico sobre su trompa cubriéndole la frente.

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Polychrome elephant - Alabaster - India - 18th century

Good condition - 9.5 cm

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