Figure Item Number: Ef307 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Elephant on four wheels with arch-like canopy on back. Two small female figures under canopy. Elephant has fine ribbing over all. Wheels held from sliding off axle by various types of wire.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household.
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
- Ef307
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 10.0 cm, width 15.5 cm, depth 14.0 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
- poor
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0066