FIGURINE OF AN ELEPHANT
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: Pavilion Hallway
About this object
The Ganesa is a seated elephant. This statuette is carved from smoky topaz and sits on a cushion which may represent a lotus blossom. The elephnat appears to wear a cap and a breastplate. He sits crossed legged in the lotus position.
- Object name:
- FIGURINE OF AN ELEPHANT
- Made from:
- Smoky topaz
- Made in:
- Jaipur, India
- Date made:
- 20th c.
- Size:
- 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 21.183
- Class:
- HARDSTONE
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973