Elephant

Thailand

Ban Chiang (3000 BC - 2000 BC)

  • Titles Elephant (Descriptive)
  • Medium stone
  • Dimensions Overall: 4 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 2 1/2 in. (10.5 x 3.5 x 6.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. W. Andrew Daniel, 1982.269
  • Work Type figure
  • Classification Sculpture
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Ot-7 The box features an exceptionally fine and rare technique called “Thewa”, typical of work from the ancient town of Pratapgarh, in Rajasthan. Invented in 1767 by a local goldsmith named Nathuni Sonewalla, this technique - which requires the highest level of skill - was passed down from father to son, and was safeguarded in secrecy by a few goldsmith families until the 20th century. The box is a type of 19th-century luxury item that was made to appeal to European taste, which category has had a recent revival in popularity.
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