Title
Indra rides on his elephant Airavata
Caption
Indra rides in state on his elegantly caparisoned elephant Airavta. He is shown with four arms and eyes are painted on his body. In his upper hands he carries two swords, probably symbolizing the vajra (thunderbolt), his characteristic weapon. In his lower right hand he carries the ankusha (elephant goad) and his lower left is empty.
Date
1830
Credit line
Photo12/UIG/Universal History Archive
Reference
UMG22A53_031
Model release
Non
Property release
Non
License type
Droits gérés
Available size
28.8Mo (2.5Mo) / 24.1cm x 29.9cm / 2850 x 3529 (300dpi)