Collection Highlights
Ki On Twog Ky (also known as Cornplanter ) (1732/40-1836)
Date:
1796
Object Number:
1867.314
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Figural Group on an Elephant
Object Number:
1911.79
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 5 in. ( 33.7 x 31.8 x 12.7 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on underside of elephant in blue: ornate intertwined capitals/ "Dresden"
Description:
Porcelain elephant carrying three soldiers on its back in ornate gilded car; draped black nude male figure sits on elephant's head.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catharine Augusta De Peyster
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
