Green elephant carving
An ivory carving of an elephant with two riders. Stained green, with traces of gilding remaining. Reputed belonged to Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Inscription: Once the property of Lord Nelson from the sale of the effects of one of his...'
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Object Details
ID: | REL0147 |
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Collection: | Relics |
Type: | Carving |
Display location: | Not on display |
People: | Nelson, Horatio |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 83 mm x 63 mm x 47 mm |