Figure Item Number: 2827/28 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A cast bronze idol in the form of a sculptural tube depicting a 'Master of Animals' anthropomorphic figure. There are three human faces on the tube: one at the top, one in the middle, and one at the waist of the figure. Each face has a prominent nose, and the top face has protruding ears. Two fish-like creatures are projecting from the sides of the middle face, and they curve upwards, with their heads flanking the top face. The figure’s arms are holding the necks of these creatures. The figure appears to be wearing a garment decorated with horizontal lines, which can be seen right below the bottom face, above the hips. The figure has wide hips, and its legs join at the bottom to form a narrow cylindrical base.
History Of Use
The symbolism of this object suggests that it may have been a votive figure.
There are several surviving and documented Luristan figures that resemble this object.
Item History
- Made in Luristan, Iran between 801 BCE and 601 BCE
- Owned by Dennis Molnar before 2004
- Owned by Dean's Office U.B.C. Faculty of Arts between 2004 and October 21, 2010
- Received from Dean's Office U.B.C. Faculty of Arts (Transferring institution) on October 21, 2010
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- 2827/28
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 18.7 cm, width 9.0 cm, depth 2.0 cm
- Remarks
- height 22.0 cm, width 9.0 cm, depth 6.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Lur
- Previous Owner
- Dennis Molnar and Dean's Office U.B.C. Faculty of Arts
- Received from
- Dean's Office U.B.C. Faculty of Arts (Transferring institution)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Luristan, Iran
When
- Creation Date
- between 801 BCE and 601 BCE
- Ownership Date
- before 2004 and between 2004 and October 21, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on October 21, 2010
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 96
- Accession Number
- 2827/0028