Figure Item Number: Eg118 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Standing figure with a human body and the face of a monkey(?). Hands are held out with palms together. Wears a conical headdress with ends trailing on either shoulder. Also, on each shoulder is a stylized conch shell and discus. Necklace, garment, and headpiece denoted by incision and a circular stamp.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household.
Cultural Context
daily worship.
Iconographic Meaning
Represents Hanuman, a devotee of Rama and hero of the epic Ramayana. Often an attendant figure in temples. Hands in worshipful gesture. Conch shell and discus are symbols of Vishnu, of whom Rama is an incarnation.
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
- Figure
- Identification Number
- Eg118
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast, stamped and incised
- Overall
- height 12.2 cm, width 4.5 cm, depth 4.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- South India
- 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; carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0119