Title
Gold ornament in the shape of an elephant
Year/Period
7th-9th centuries
Region
Central Java, Indonesia
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: L 1.3 x W 0.9
Accession No.
1997-03802
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ng
This miniature cast gold ornament in the shape of an elephant is an example of Javanese goldwork from the pre-classical to the central and east Javanese periods. Indo-Javanese period ornaments frequently take on forms inspired by Hindu-Buddhist iconography such as the lotus, Kala and Hanuman figures. The level of sophistication reached its peak in this period during which a combination of wax casting and goldwork produced objects with incredible detailing.
