Caparisoned state elephant of Alwar. The caparisoned state elephant of Alwar carries an ornate howdah on its back during a procession at the Coronation Durbar. The elephant is decorated with an ornamental headpiece, beads strung round its neck, and two chandeliers fixed upon the tip of each tusk. Delhi, India, circa 1 January 1903. Delhi, Delhi, India, Southern Asia, Asia.
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Caparisoned state elephant of Alwar. The caparisoned state elephant of Alwar carries an ornate howdah on its back during a procession at the Coronation Durbar. The elephant is decorated with an ornamental headpiece, beads strung round its neck, and two chandeliers fixed upon the tip of each tusk. Delhi, India, circa 1 January 1903. Delhi, Delhi, India, Southern Asia, Asia.

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Light Chandelier Animal Working animal Decorations Jewellery Riding Events Delhi Durbar (1903) Events Royalty Governance and law Official ceremonies and gatherings Transport and communication Animal powered Labour Domestic and servant Animals Working and transport Domestic life Opulence and luxury Delhi Delhi India Southern Asia Asia

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