Figure Item Number: B741 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Metal figure of Ganesh, an elephant-headed god, son of Shiva, (Hindu). The figure is in standing position and is situated on an oval platform. The figure has four protruding arms, two on each side. They were cast separately, and soldered on.
Item History
- Made in India
- Owned by Union College before 1960
- Received from Union College (Donor) during 1960
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- B741
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast, chased and soldered
- Overall
- height 6.0 cm, width 2.5 cm, depth 2.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
- Previous Owner
- Union College
- Received from
- Union College (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- India
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork; carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 1812/0022