Figure Item Number: Eg132 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Male figure dancing on a round pedestal platform on a square base. Holds a ball in hand to left and a lotus bud in opposite hand. Foot on left rests on a unidentifiable object. Wears bracelets, armbands, necklace, belt and anklets. Has elaborate ear ornaments.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household.
Cultural Context
daily worship
Iconographic Meaning
Represents Navanita Krishna as a naughty child running with a lump of butter in a position often described as dancing for joy.
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
- Eg132
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and stamped
- Overall
- height 12.0 cm, width 7.8 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
- 0580/0139