Figure Item Number: Eg93 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Vishnu standing on a round pedestal on rectangular base. In upper arms he holds a conch and a discus. Right lower arm in vara mudra gesture. Elaborate costume, headdress, and jewelry denoted by incision.
History Of Use
Likely a market made image for daily use in a small temple or household.
Iconographic Meaning
Vishnu, who restores and preserves the universe, is indicated by the conch and discus. Vara mudra is the gesture of bestowal.
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
- Eg93
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and incised
- Overall
- height 10.0 cm, width 5.5 cm, depth 2.9 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
- 0580/0050