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Lot 110

East Indian Dhokra Elephant Statue with Riders, 20th C.

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A tall weighted Dhokra elephant statue with gold-patinated finish. It depicts a central figure astride a great elephant, accompanied by a driver and guards, each holding a flat surface on which small candles might be placed. Eastern India, circa 20th century.

Measures 28" x 10" x 9".

Condition

Aged and worn patina. One guard is missing his sword hand, and the canopy is missing several ornamental drops.