This finely painted silk picture originates from India and dates to the mid-20th century, approximately 1950–1975. Measuring 15 inches by 20 inches (38 cm x 51 cm), the artwork is in good condition, though several creases are visible across the silk surface which are noted as removable. The painting is executed in a style reminiscent of traditional Rajput or Mughal miniatures, featuring a central figure of a decorated elephant.

The central subject is a dark gray elephant carrying two noble figures in a vibrant green and red howdah. The elephant is surrounded by five attendants on foot, including a figure leading with a spear, another holding a ceremonial parasol, and a mahout guiding the animal. The figures are dressed in traditional Indian attire, including patterned tunics (jamahs) and turbans in shades of pink, green, and red. The scene is set against a minimalist, pale landscape with sparse, stylized vegetation,

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