Figure Item Number: Eg119 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Four-armed male standing on a round platform on a square base. Each of the upper arms hold objects. Lower arm on left is held out, with palm forward.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household. The heavy wear on the surface is due to daily respectful handling.
Cultural Context
daily worship
Iconographic Meaning
Represents Vishnu, one of the major gods of the Hindu pantheon. Upper hands probably hold a conch and a discus, symbols of Vishnu.
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
- Eg119
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 8.0 cm, width 4.5 cm, depth 2.2 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
- poor
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0121