Finial Item Number: Ef311 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Hollow finial of an abstract, monster-like form. Figure has a long curved snout, pointed ears and fangs and is decorated with a headpiece resembling a standing peacock. Near the open end, a small bar runs through the centre and out either side.
History Of Use
May have been used in a small temple or household; possibly part of a religious object.
Iconographic Meaning
Figure is a makara, or sea monster; the vehicle of Ganga who is the goddess embodied in the Ganges River.
Item History
- Made in India
- Collected between 1955 and 1973
- Owned by Victor Hardy before December 11, 1979
- Received from Victor Hardy (Donor) on December 11, 1979
What
- Name
- Finial
- Identification Number
- Ef311
- Type of Item
- finial
- Material
- brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and incised
- Overall
- height 17.0 cm, diameter 9.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
- Previous Owner
- Victor Hardy
- Received from
- Victor Hardy (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- India
When
- Collection Date
- between 1955 and 1973
- Ownership Date
- before December 11, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 11, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0075