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Elephant And Monkey, Palilay

Date18th/19th century

MediumBronze, gilt

ClassificationsVisual Works

Credit LineGift of the Doris Duke Southeast Asian Art Collection

Object number2003.7.3.1-.2

DescriptionA black elephant kneeling on its back legs with the trunk upholding an ornate, lidded container. The tail, tusks, forehead, and back are decorated with gold bands, a head piece, and blanket, respectively. It appears as though it is 'trumpeting'. The monkey is black, standing in a semicrouch with a branch and gold honeycomb fan in hand. The tail curves around the left ankle, and knees are bent.

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