Figure Item Number: Ef305 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Male figure standing on round lotus base. Hand on left holds a pot, hand on right holds an axe. Has a top knot and long strand of hair down back; wears arm bands on both arms, and necklaces. Base sealed with copper sheet and decorated with floral design in centre.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household.
Iconographic Meaning
Axe denotes Shiva, the god in warrior aspect; third eye on forehead also indicates Shiva.
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
- Ef305
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- brass metal and copper metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and incised
- Overall
- height 14.5 cm, width 7.0 cm, depth 5.0 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
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0062