Figure Item Number: Eg138 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bull in resting position on a rectangular base. Has saddle on its back and ring-like formations around neck and down chest. Small object on chest. Horns point up and back.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household.
Cultural Context
daily worship
Iconographic Meaning
Represents Nandi, vehicle of the god Shiva; such an image usually faces the entrance to a shrine. On chest is a lingah, or Shaivite emblem.
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
- Figure
- Identification Number
- Eg138
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 9.1 cm, width 4.0 cm, depth 7.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- South India
- 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; carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0152