A miniature illustration of domesticated elephants

Name: A miniature illustration of domesticated elephants
SKU: 23902
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MALLET, Alain Manesson.

Elefans.

Paris, 1683. Coloured. 150 x 110mm, set in letterpress.

Stock #: 23902

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A 17th century illustration of working elephants, one being ridden by a warrior. Although the plate was published in the 'Africa' section of Mallet's 'Description de l'Univers', the scene features Indian elephants.

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