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Architectural element with a shelled elephant, Mughal School of Rajasthan, 16th century - High-relief carved limestone. Dimensions not indicated. Rectangular architectural fragment decorated with an elephant depicted in profile in a dynamic pose, adorned with a rich ceremonial carapace composed of meticulously sculpted geometric and floral motifs. The composition conveys monumentality and movement through the animal's powerful anatomy and the ornamental refinement of the textiles and trappings. The relief demonstrates the aesthetic influence of Mughal India, where the decorative language integrated naturalism, symbolism of power, and courtly sophistication. Erosion, cracks, and surface wear testify to its former architectural function and enhance the piece's historical authenticity. The whole retains remarkable expressive power and an intense symbolic dimension linked to princely majesty.