Figure Item Number: Eg92 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Seated male lion figure holds small female figure to side on right. Upper arms hold conch and discus. Elaborate jewelry and costumes for both figures is denoted by incision. Figure rests on a round pedestal set on a square base.
History Of Use
For daily use in a small temple or household.
Iconographic Meaning
Narasimha, an avatar (incarnation) of Vishnu as man-lion. Female represents the consort of Vishnu, Lakshmi. He took this form to defeat the demon Hiranyakasipu.
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
- Eg92
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and incised
- Overall
- height 6.7 cm, width 3.5 cm, depth 4.5 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
- good
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0048