Figure Item Number: Eg130 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Winged male standing on a square base, hands in front with palms held together in posture of reverence. Wings, crown, jewelry and costume denoted by incision.
History Of Use
For use in small temple or household.
Cultural Context
daily worship
Iconographic Meaning
Garuda, mythical man-bird, vehicle 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
- Eg130
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and incised
- Overall
- height 10.3 cm, width 6.0 cm, depth 3.7 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
- 0580/0136