Figure Item Number: Ef294 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Male figure with elbows away from body standing on a rectangular platform. Elaborate jewelry around neck. Head has a top knot and exaggerated eyes. Hands gripped thumb to forefinger. Light red brown residue on head and chest.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household;. Attendant figure possibly a warrior. Hand position indicates figure may have held something (oil lamp?).
Cultural Context
daily worship
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
- Ef294
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and incised
- Overall
- height 15.0 cm, width 8.0 cm, depth 5.5 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
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0038