Collection Highlights
Parure
ca. 1820
1920.11-17
Cut steel
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Luce Center
Figural Group on an Elephant
Object name
Figural Group on an Elephant
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
Overall: 13 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 5 in. ( 33.7 x 31.8 x 12.7 cm )
Description
Porcelain elephant carrying three soldiers on its back in ornate gilded car; draped black nude male figure sits on elephant's head.
Credit Line
Bequest of Catharine Augusta De Peyster
Object Number
1911.79
Marks
stamped: on underside of elephant in blue: ornate intertwined capitals/ "Dresden"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
