Figure Item Number: Eg128 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Female seated cross-legged on set on a squared base. Holds a ladle across her lap. Costume, ladle, crown and base covered with extensive decorative incising. Purposeful holes on either side of head.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household.
Cultural Context
daily worship
Iconographic Meaning
Represents Hindu goddess Annapurna, bestower of food and benevolent form of the Parvati, consort of Shiva. Ladle she holds across lap is a symbol of her bountiful nature.
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
- Eg128
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and incised
- Overall
- height 6.0 cm, width 3.0 cm, depth 2.7 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
- 0580/0133