Figure Item Number: Ef301 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Standing female figure with arms held out and away from body; arm on left is slightly higher; hand positions indicate they may have held attributes. Figure wears a blouse that wraps around shoulders and a simple skirt with a front panel. Figure has loose fitting large ankle bracelets. Ears are pierced. There is a small diamond shape protruding from the headband. The hair is pulled into a rolled knot.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household. May have held a lamp.
Iconographic Meaning
Probably Lakshmi, Hindu goddess of prosperity, consort of Vishnu.
Cultural Context
daily worship
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
- Ef301
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 7.0 cm, width 5.5 cm, depth 4.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
- 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
- good
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0058