Figure Item Number: Eg134 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Male reclining with head underneath a hooded cobra head. Entire surface covered by patterning. Rough casting. Figure is long and on a long, oval shaped base.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household.
Iconographic Meaning
Represents Vishnu as Ranganatha reclining on the serpent, Ananta, floating on the cosmic ocean. Symbolic of the all-pervasive and eternal composure of the god.
Cultural Context
daily worship
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
- Eg134
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast, incised and stamped
- Overall
- height 6.0 cm, width 3.5 cm, depth 1.0 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
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0142