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Pendant in the Shape of a Fish-Tailed Elephant
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Because of water's life-giving properties, animals such as fish and Indian elephants who love the water were considered auspicious. This composite elephant with a playfully raised trunk and a curling fish tail would have been strung as a pendant on a necklace.
| Artist / Maker | India, Shunga period (185–78 BCE) |
|---|---|
| Date | 185–72 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | India, Shunga period (185–78 BCE) |
| Medium | gold |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Jewelry |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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