Figure Item Number: Ef278 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cylindrical finial shaped male human neck and head. Figure is wearing a turban and has a dot on his forehead. Figure has ear lobes in the shape of a flower, has an incised moustache, is wearing a necklace, and has incised lines around his neck and base area.
Cultural Context
possibly votive offering
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
- Ef278
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and incised
- Overall
- height 12.2 cm, diameter 6.4 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
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0003