This Johnson and Henderson image shows the outer facade of one fo the caves at the Elephanta Cave Complex in Maharashtra. The primary entrance to the gateway is guarded by two seated stone liones, while military men in unifrom and two kids pose on the steps.
Title
ElephantaPeriod
19th centuryAlbum Title
India AlbumPhotographer
William J. Johnson and William HendersonMedium
Albumen print (on card mount)Dimensions
(without mount) 20 cm x 24.5 cmAccession No.
2016.3.1 (4)Genre: Photography
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