Figure Item Number: Ef328 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Male and female dancing on an oval shaped platform (part a). Figures are side by side and their faces are turned to one another. The male holds a trident (part b) in his hand on the right, and a drum in one on the left. Both have their hair wrapped in a turban style. Headpieces, ribbons on costume and jewelry are denoted by incising. The male wears band below knee on the left. The female wears anklets.
Cultural Context
worship
Iconographic Meaning
Shiva and Parvati indicated by Shiva's trident and drum.
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
- Ef328 a-b
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and incised
- Overall
- height 17.5 cm, width 14.5 cm, depth 6.5 cm, height 17.5 cm, width 14.5 cm, depth 6.5 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
- Accession Number
- 0580/0111