The Elephant of Maharana Jai Singh of Mewar (r. 1680–98) Catches a Horse by the Tail

Date

c. 1680

Medium

Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper

Origin

Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar

Collection

Cleveland Museum of Art

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