Figure Item Number: Ef290 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large male human head set into heavy wooden base. Has ushnisha and urna on forehead; curled moustache. Shoulder-length curled hair with bead and flower decoration around crown of head.
History Of Use
Building decoration: may have been part of a frieze.
Iconographic Meaning
Ushnisha and urna are symbols of Buddha.
Cultural Context
architectural ornament
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
- Ef290
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- sandstone stone and wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved
- Overall
- height 31.5 cm, width 19.5 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
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0580/0031