Description:

**Originally Listed At $200**

South Asia, India, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A cast brass elephant with rider, mounted on rotating wheels attached to axles at the feet. Wheeled votive animal figures and animals like this were commonly offered at temples - an act believed to elevate one's spiritual standing. For families of modest means, metal figurines served as accessible substitutes for real animals of immense value. In addition to their religious significance, these wheeled figures also functioned as toys, keeping children engaged while their parents participated in temple worship. Size: 5.3" L x 3.5" W x 7" H (13.5 cm x 8.9 cm x 17.8 cm)

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired in the 1980s

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  • Condition: Casting imperfections and pitting. Loss to the cap on the rider's head, but otherwise good condition. Wheels rotate, but due to bending and indentations, the elephant does not roll smoothly.

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