Composite Elephant with Demon Rider and Groom
18th century
Description
The fragment predominantly features a large elephant composed of animals, both real and fictitious; birds, and people. It holds a snake in its trunk. A bare-chested demon with a goat-like head is mounted on the elephant. It carries an elephant goad (ankus) in its left hand. In front of the elephant is a demon groom with large ears, reptile-like legs, and a long tail. Its head is tilted back as it blows a horn.
Dimensions
image: 15 x 22 cm (5 7/8 x 8 11/16 in.)
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