May 15, 2006
Jun 6, 2006
May 15, 2006
Jun 6, 2006

Elephant

Elephant

900–950

Sandstone

Overall: 58 x 49 cm (22 13/16 x 19 5/16 in.)

Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1982.10

Description

The Cham kingdom was located in present-day central Vietnam and was a powerful rival of the Khmer in Cambodia. During the time when this charming, naturalistic elephant sculpture was made, the Cham were actively absorbing stylistic elements from India.

See also
Collection: 
Southeast Asian
Type of artwork: 
Sculpture
Medium: 
Sandstone

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