Figure Item Number: Eg142 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Hollow bird mounted on a rectangular base. Bird has fluted and incised feathers. There is a comb on its head and tail in flame-like shape. Holds large feather(?) or piece of foliage that curves down in beak. Jewellery around neck.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household.
Cultural Context
daily worship
Iconographic Meaning
Represents the mythical swan of Saraswati, goddess of learning and culture; a consort of Vishnu.
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
- Eg142
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- brass metal and wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and incised
- Overall
- height 25.0 cm, width 23.0 cm, depth 10.0 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
- good
- Accession Number
- 0580/0173