Figure Item Number: Ej131 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Hand with upward bent wrist forming a right angle. A delicate floral motif ring on each finger and the thumb, similar motif in palm. Elaborate wrist band of four rows of repeated pattern. Fifth row has diamond shaped ornaments. Secured by screws to a wooden mount.
History Of Use
Used at a Buddhist temple.
Cultural Context
worship; Buddhism
Item History
- Made in Thailand
- 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
- Ej131
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- wood and bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 19.4 cm, width 13.9 cm, depth 6.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Thai
- Previous Owner
- Victor Hardy
- Received from
- Victor Hardy (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Thailand
When
- Collection Date
- between 1955 and 1973
- Ownership Date
- before December 11, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 11, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0580/0033