Figure Item Number: Ef344 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Female figure seated cross-legged on a four-footed rectangular base. She holds a ladle-like object in hands across lap. Jewellery and clothing depicted by incising and circular stamp. She wears a tiered headpiece.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household.
Iconographic Meaning
Image of annapurna, benevolent form of Shiva's consort Parvati. As the bestower of food, she holds a ladle as a symbol of her bountiful nature.
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
- Ef344
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast, incised and stamped
- Overall
- height 10.0 cm, width 8.0 cm, depth 4.8 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
- 0580/0148