Figure Item Number: Eg136 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Shrine with three standing figures all enclosed within a broad arch surmounted by a monster head. Male in centre flanked by two smaller females to both sides. Above head of male is a five-headed cobra canopy formed by the hood. Narrow rectangular base rests on four feet. Two square platforms project from base front at either end.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household.
Cultural Context
daily worship
Iconographic Meaning
Represents the god Vishnu and two consorts, possibly Lakshmi and Saraswati.
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
- Eg136
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and incised
- Overall
- height 10.0 cm, width 9.7 cm, depth 4.3 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; carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0580/0149