Korean
Incense Burner: Elephant, 18th century
Granite, 20.5 x 39.5 x 15 cm (8 1/16 x 15 9/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
A elephant standing on four legs with a rectangular cavity in its back, carved from granite. It has a thick trunk curled towards its mouth where long tusks protrude out. Its forehead features some wrinkles in relief, and its eyes are almond-shaped. The elephant’s ears are in relief and pressed against its head. Its tail hangs between its legs and its feet are defined by carved lines.
Early Italian Room
Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.