Akbar's adventures with the elephant Hawa'i (V&A IS.2:22-1896), Basawan, circa 1590 CE

Akbar taming the elephant hawai. This is a metaphor about his control on his empire. Watercolor on paper. 33 x 20 cm. Object Type: folio, manuscript illumination. Date: circa 1590 CE. Place of creation: Mughal Empire. Dimensions: height: 33 cm (12.9 in) ; width: 20 cm (7.8 in). Medium: paper and watercolor paint. Depicted People: Akbar. Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum. Akbar domptant l'éléphant Hawai