Figure Item Number: N1.613 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Two deities, one mounted on an elephant (part a), the other on a bear (part b). One holds hands together in prayer (part a), the other holds religious tokens (part b). Both wear "flying scarves" added after casting. These figures most likely represent Buddhist "Bodhisattvas" or devotees of Buddha who have attained Buddhahood, yet choose to remain on earth and serve.
Item History
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- N1.613 a-b
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and reworked
- Part A
- height 11.0 cm, width 7.5 cm, depth 5.9 cm
- Part B
- height 11.3 cm, width 7.6 cm, depth 6.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Ownership Date
- before July 27, 1970
- Acquisition Date
- on July 27, 1970
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0164/0003 a-b