Prince Vessantara Gives Away His White Elephant, Scene from Vessantara Jataka on Generosity

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Prince Vessantara Gives Away His White Elephant, Scene from Vessantara Jataka on Generosity

Thailand, circa 1860-1890
Drawings; watercolors
Opaque watercolor and gold on cloth
15 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (39.37 x 39.37 cm)
Gift of Margot and Hans Ries (M.76.112.20)
South and Southeast Asian Art
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Pal, Pratapaditya.  Elephants and Ivories in South Asia.  Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1981.