Figure Item Number: Eg98 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rat on a rectangular base that also has a platform attached to its back. Rat is highly decorated with incisions. Three sides of the platform are raised, the inside surface has engraved floral designs, and there are two small rectangular holes at one end.
History Of Use
Probably stand to support an image or ritual utensil associated with the worship of Ganesh in a small temple or household.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Iconographic Meaning
The rat, or bandicoot, is the vehicle or vahana of Ganesh, the elephant-headed god.
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
- Eg98
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and incised
- Overall
- height 4.5 cm, width 4.2 cm, depth 3.5 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
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0068