dark grey stone with white streaks carved in the shape of an elephant; horizontal hole from forehead through backside (partially encrusted with brown accretions)

Bead in the Shape of an Elephant, c. 6th-8th century

Unknown artist, expand_more

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Gift of the Asian Art Councilexpand_more  2001.4.39

Not on Viewexpand_more
Details
Title
Bead in the Shape of an Elephant
Role
Artist
Accession Number
2001.4.39
Curator Approved

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dark grey stone with white streaks carved in the shape of an elephant; horizontal hole from forehead through backside (partially encrusted with brown accretions)