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Collections

Unknown
Bejewelled Elephantcirca 1950

Not on view
Decorative sculpture of a striding ivory-white elephant covered in a gold filigree caparison set with rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and pearls, surmounted by a gem-studded gold pavilion

Unknown, Bejewelled Elephant, circa 1950, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of the Helen Dorsey Trust, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Bejewelled Elephant
Place Made
Thailand, Bangkok
Date Made
circa 1950
Medium
Ivory with gemstones set in gilt silver
Dimensions
6 x 7 3/4 x 3 in. (15.24 x 19.69 x 7.62 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the Helen Dorsey Trust
Accession Number
AC1995.108.1
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art