Figure Item Number: Ef349 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Male human figure with a horse-like head standing on a small round base. Wears a pointed headpiece with pear-shaped designs. Arm on left across and in front of body, arm on right hanging by side.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household.
Cultural Context
daily worship
Iconographic Meaning
Possibly represents image of Vishnu as Hayagriva. Vishnu descended to earth in this form (i.e. with a horse's head) to rescue the Vedas (books of sacred literature) from two demons, Madhu and Kaitabha.
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
- Ef349
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 10.5 cm, width 4.5 cm, depth 3.0 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
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0157