Where Is Caparisoned Elephant? Museum Location

Q: Where can I see Caparisoned Elephant?

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to c. 1000s. It's made from gilt bronze. Dimensions: Overall: 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from gilt bronze. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

This Chinese work, dating to c. 1000s. Made from gilt bronze, it measures Overall: 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Chinese Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to c. 1000s. It's made from gilt bronze. Dimensions: Overall: 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.).

It's made from gilt bronze. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

Caparisoned Elephant

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