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Unknown — An Impressive Steel Elephant Goad (Ankus), South India, early 16th Century
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An Impressive Steel Elephant Goad (Ankus), South India, early 16th Century

An Impressive Steel Elephant Goad (Ankus) from early 16th century South India is a functional decorative object crafted from steel. This artifact demonstrates the refined metalworking traditions and aesthetic sensibilities of the period.

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Splendour: The Philippe Missillier Collection of Islamic & Indian Arms and Armour

April 29, 2025

Estimate: $8,000$12,000

Lot 48

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Unknown, An Impressive Steel Elephant Goad (Ankus), South India, early 16th Century

An Impressive Steel Elephant Goad (Ankus) from early 16th century South India is a functional decorative object crafted from steel. This artifact demonstrates the refined metalworking traditions and aesthetic sensibilities of the period.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Steel, Ornamental Handle, South Asian, Traditional, Indian, Metalwork, Animal Sculpture, Elephant, 16th Century, Decorative Object

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art