Figure Item Number: Ef360 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Male figure in a crawling position with weapon-like object in hand on the left. Figure wears elaborate jewelry and costume.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household.
Cultural Context
worship
Iconographic Meaning
Probably represents Bala Krishna or Baby Krishna who is usually depicted crawling with a ball of butter. In this case he appears to be holding a weapon.
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
- Ef360
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and incised
- Overall
- height 7.8 cm, width 6.5 cm, depth 7.3 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
- good
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0174