Plaque Item Number: Eg86 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Arch-shaped plaque with three figures in relief. Large central figure of Shiva holds shield to right and sword in hand on the left. Two small figures on either side of legs: on left is his consort Uma. Arch and garments denoted by incision.
History Of Use
Used in religious procession.
Cultural Context
processional plaque
Iconographic Meaning
Represents Shiva as Virabhadra; consort to left is Uma.
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
- Plaque
- Identification Number
- Eg86
- Type of Item
- plaque
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and incised
- Overall
- height 25.0 cm, width 15.0 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
- poor
- Accession Number
- 0580/0037