Figure Item Number: Eg91 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Vishnu, holding a conch, discus, club, and lotus. Stands within an arch on a circular pedestal which is mounted onto a square base. Small rectangular piece on front of base.
History Of Use
For daily use in a small temple or household.
Iconographic Meaning
Vishnu, who restores and preserves the universe, is symbolized by the conch and discus.
Cultural Context
daily 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
- Eg91
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and incised
- Overall
- height 6.7 cm, width 3.5 cm, depth 2.5 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
- 0580/0047