Small Bronze "Temple Toy" Sculpture of an Elephant and Rider, 19th Century India

Temple Toy, Indian bronze elephant sculpture
Temple Toy, Indian bronze elephant sculpture
Temple Toy, Indian bronze elephant sculpture
Temple Toy, Indian bronze elephant sculpture
Temple Toy, Indian bronze elephant sculpture
Small Bronze Sculpture of an Elephant and Rider, 19th Century India
Small Bronze Sculpture of an Elephant and Rider, 19th Century India
Small Bronze Sculpture of an Elephant and Rider, 19th Century India
Temple Toy, Indian bronze elephant sculpture
Temple Toy, Indian bronze elephant sculpture
Temple Toy, Indian bronze elephant sculpture
Temple Toy, Indian bronze elephant sculpture
Temple Toy, Indian bronze elephant sculpture
Temple Toy, Indian bronze elephant sculpture
Temple Toy, Indian bronze elephant sculpture
Temple Toy, Indian bronze elephant sculpture
Small Bronze Sculpture of an Elephant and Rider, 19th Century India
Small Bronze Sculpture of an Elephant and Rider, 19th Century India
Small Bronze Sculpture of an Elephant and Rider, 19th Century India
Temple Toy, Indian bronze elephant sculpture
Temple Toy, Indian bronze elephant sculpture
Temple Toy, Indian bronze elephant sculpture

Small Bronze "Temple Toy" Sculpture of an Elephant and Rider, 19th Century India

$395.00

The caparisoned elephant stands with trunk raised, while the little rider figure perches high on its neck holding a scythe. Thick metal axels and wheels. Charming irregularities and rustic execution. This was a temple offering, of a type known as “temple toys,” left by the devout at Hindu temples.

H: 5 W: 5 D: 4

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