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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1974.133
People
Sheikh Taju
Title
Trying to Quell a Mad Elephant
Classification
Paintings
Work Type
painting
Date
c. 1800
Places
Creation Place: South Asia, India, Rajasthan, Bundi
Culture
Indian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/216023

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper; Rajput Style, Bundi School
Dimensions
25.8 x 30.2 cm (10 3/16 x 11 7/8 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bienstock
Accession Year
1974
Object Number
1974.133
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
A mahout (elephant driver) has lost control over his enraged elephant. Attendants run towards the large animal, equipped with charkhis, firework attachments that were used to control and manipulate elephants. Rajput Style, Bundi School.

Verification Level

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