Sculpture Item Number: Eg437 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Standing figure of Vishnu. Has a conical headpiece embellished with elaborate geometrical incising. Eyes and eyebrows are slanted, nose is pointed, and lips are pursed. Elaborate detailed necklaces around chest area. Geometric incising from the waist down to feet. Arched border around perimeter of figure. Right side is slightly deteriorated. One hand raised, palm facing forward, one hand resting to the side. Wooden plank supports back and figure rests on rectangular base.
Item History
- Made in Vijayanagar, Karnataka, India between 1300 and 1400
- Collected between 1967 and 1969
- Owned by Carol George and James George before May 13, 1985
- Received from Carol George (Donor) and James George (Donor) on May 13, 1985
What
Who
- Culture
- South India
- 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
- Vijayanagar, Karnataka, India
When
- Creation Date
- between 1300 and 1400
- Collection Date
- between 1967 and 1969
- Ownership Date
- before May 13, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on May 13, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 104
- Accession Number
- 1034/0008