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Two Elephants in Combat
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Elephants were prized possessions for the Rajput Maharajas of Rajasthan. Not only were elephants a decisive factor in the battlefield, but also represented the owner’s material wealth. Elephant fights were a favorite amusement of the Maharaja, and certain elephants were trained specially for this purpose. The drawing depicts two elephants in combat with each other with their trunks intertwined.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Rajput Kingdom of Kota |
|---|---|
| Date | 1700–1730 |
| Culture / Origin | Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota |
| Medium | ink on paper |
| Dimensions | Page: 35.6 x 53.4 cm (14 x 21 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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