Bracelet Item Number: Ef318 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bracelet composed of a circular band decorated with raised figures and animals including a funeral procession, bull, cobra, lingam, and crescent. A plain arc of brass spans the band at one point.
History Of Use
Probably used on ceremonial occasions.
Iconographic Meaning
Some of the figures (bull, cobra, lingam, and crescent) are identifiable symbols connected with the Hindu god Shiva.
Item History
- Made in India
- Collected between 1955 and 1973
- Owned by Victor Hardy before December 11, 1979
- Received from Victor Hardy (Donor) on December 11, 1979
What
- Name
- Bracelet
- Identification Number
- Ef318
- Type of Item
- bracelet
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 1.8 cm, diameter 11.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
- Previous Owner
- Victor Hardy
- Received from
- Victor Hardy (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- India
When
- Collection Date
- between 1955 and 1973
- Ownership Date
- before December 11, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 11, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0580/0091