Elephant

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Object Details

Collection

Arthur M. Sackler Collection

Exhibition History

Magic, Myths, and Minerals: Chinese Jades from the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (August 23, 2003 to January 29, 2006)

Monsters, Myths and Minerals (September 28, 1987 to November 26, 1995)

Celadon, Jade: Finds, Specimen, Scientific Results (May to June 1963)

Credit Line

Gift of Arthur M. Sackler

Date

12th-13th century

Period

Song dynasty

Accession Number

S1987.813

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

Sculpture

Medium

Jade

Dimensions

H x W x D: 4.1 x 9.3 x 4.4 cm (1 5/8 x 3 11/16 x 1 3/4 in)

Origin

China

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National Museum of Asian Art

Data Source

National Museum of Asian Art

Topic

jade

elephant

Song dynasty (960 - 1279)