Figure Item Number: Eg96 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Male figure in dancing position on round platform on square base. Small headpiece with elaborate earrings. Arm to right raised and extended to the side. Arm to left bent at the elbow, palm outward. Wears leg bands, armbands, necklaces, and sash. Leg to the left is poised on a ball.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household.
Cultural Context
daily worship
Iconographic Meaning
Represents Navanita Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu, in child form, dancing for joy as he runs with the ball of butter he has 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
- Eg96
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 15.3 cm, width 8.0 cm, depth 6.5 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
- 0580/0064