Elephant Combat Over a Threshold
c. 1860
Description
On the right, a chained elephant charges over a threshold at an unchained elephant. Their heads have collided and their trunks intertwined. Between them, at the bottom, is a figure, most likely a trainer, who carries a long spear and runs towards the elephant on the left. Rajput style.
Dimensions
24 x 36 cm (9 7/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
Provenance
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1973 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1973.
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