Figure Item Number: Eg145 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Monkey with human body standing on a small round base, hands in worshipful pose. Garments and eyebrows denoted by toothed and circular stamping. Tail wraps behind head.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household.
Cultural Context
daily worship
Iconographic Meaning
Represents Hanuman the monkey, vehicle and devotee of Rama, hero of the epic Ramayana.
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
- Eg145
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast, incised and stamped
- Overall
- height 11.0 cm, width 5.0 cm, depth 4.5 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
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0180