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Man on an elephant figure

Man on an elephant figure
 (c. 1900)

Medium
earthenware
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Patricia Begg OAM Bequest, 2024
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
earthenware
Measurements
32.5 × 34.5 × 19.5 cm
Accession Number
2024.570
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Patricia Begg OAM Bequest, 2024
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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