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CAS 2019-0005-0006A-D   CAS 2019-0005-0006A-D; Carvings (4 elephants)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carvings (4 elephants)
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
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Materials Ivory (elephant tusk); Ink
Description Set of four small carved ivory elephant figurines in gradient sizes; All four are in walking position; Three elephants have the left legs forward while the third largest has the right legs forward; The three larger elephants have trunks up and curved back to the forehead; The smallest elephant has the trunk pointing upwards; A= largest to D= smallest.
Dimensions (cm) Height = A=2.3; B=2.2; C=2.0; D=1.4, Width = A=1.0; B=0.9; C=0.8; D=0.8, Length = A=3.6; B=3.1; C=2.8; D=2.0