Figure Item Number: Ef338 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Male figure standing on a small square base. The figure has a pointed top knot-like headpiece and a mark at the centre of his forehead. Jewellery and costumes are marked by delicate incising and stamping. The figure's arms are held out and there are precise holes in each hand. There is also a hole in each earlobe.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household.
Cultural Context
for worship
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
- Ef338
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast, incised and stamped
- Overall
- height 19.5 cm, width 10.0 cm, depth 5.4 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; carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0128