Figure Item Number: Eg94 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Man/monkey figure standing on round pedestal on square base. Hands in worship position. Tail forms part of arch around the head. Garments and jewelry denoted by casting and incision.
History Of Use
Daily use in a small temple or household.
Iconographic Meaning
Depiction of Hanuman, monkey chief and great devotee of Vishnu.
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
- Eg94
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and incised
- Overall
- height 7.6 cm, width 2.8 cm, depth 3.0 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
- 0580/0051