Sculpture Item Number: Ef417 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Deeply cut arch-shaped free standing sculpture of a 4 armed standing figure with 3 attendants. Vishnu is in a stiff frontal pose holding a lotus, mace, conch and discus; he wears a crown and is adorned with jewels and a long garland. Flanking him are 2 small females, together they stand on a pedestal which is in a lotus motif and are enclosed in a flame edged halo. At the base, a small male figure is seated on the left with his hands folded.
History Of Use
Pala Sena style carving that probably stood in a niche in a Hindu temple interior, where it would be the object of daily worship.
Cultural Context
ritual
Iconographic Meaning
Central male figure is the Hindu god Vishnu one of the principal trimurti. His particular position is that of preserver. He is shown here in his most traditional form holding his four attributes.
Item History
- Made in West Bengal, India ? between 800 and 900
- Owned by Carol George and James George before June 20, 1988
- Received from Carol George (Donor) and James George (Donor) on June 20, 1988
What
Who
- Culture
- Indian
- Previous Owner
- Carol George and James George
- Received from
- Carol George (Donor) and James George (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- West Bengal, India ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 800 and 900
- Ownership Date
- before June 20, 1988
- Acquisition Date
- on June 20, 1988
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1275/0001