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Elephant figurine in box

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1870

GUSN

GUSN-175765

Description

Carved ivory elephant (.2) inside box. Number not marked on elephant.

Details

Descriptive Terms

figurines
ivory (tooth component)
carving (processes)
Figurine, Animal

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5/8 x 1/4 x 1 1/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.748.2

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