Figure Item Number: Eg97 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small double-bodied bull resting on a triangular base with front and hind legs facing inwards close to the body. Hole in centre of base between two bodies.
History Of Use
A common arrangement found in the corners of Hindu temple walls. This piece is probably part of a larger figure or implement.
Cultural Context
daily worship
Iconographic Meaning
Bull represents Nandi, the vehicle of Shiva.
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
- Eg97
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 5.0 cm, width 5.0 cm, depth 3.9 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
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0067