Elephant Carrying Two Figures Seated on Hawda and Mahout Seated on Neck

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late 11th–12th century, with 20th century fills · Stonepaste; molded, transparent blue glaze · Islamic Art

Elephant Carrying Two Figures Seated on Hawda and Mahout Seated on Neck — Unknown

A UV-fluorescence analysis shows 20th-century additions to this medieval work.

Artist
Unknown
Date
late 11th–12th century, with 20th century fills
Medium
Stonepaste; molded, transparent blue glaze
Department
Islamic Art
Credit line
Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1965

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