Figure Item Number: Eg124 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Male seated cross-legged on a multi-tiered rectangular base. Hand on left is raised with palm outward, the other hand rests on the figure's left knee. Hair is pulled up and coiled flat to form a head.
History Of Use
For use in small temples or households. Similar images of Hindu saints are worshipped along with gods in many south Indian temples.
Iconographic Meaning
Representation of Hindu saint.
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
- Eg124
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and incised
- Overall
- height 5.7 cm, width 3.0 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
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0129