Figure Item Number: Eg109 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Male figure, crawling with object resembling ball in hand on right. High-ringed headpiece in medieval south Indian style. Elaborate earrings, arm bands and necklaces.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household.
Cultural Context
daily worship
Iconographic Meaning
Bala Krishna, or baby Krishna representation, with lump of butter he has just playfully stolen.
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
- Eg109
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and painted
- Overall
- height 8.5 cm, width 8.2 cm, depth 6.3 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
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0096