Figure Item Number: Ee88 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Seated figure in lalitasana position with right leg pendant; left hand in vitarka mudra, right hand resting palm outward on right knee. Flower projections from both shoulders: wears elaborate headdress. Jewellery and garments marked by incision and casting. Red residue in headpiece, on face, necklace, and waist girth. Projection left from casting process from sole of foot on the left.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household.
Cultural Context
daily worship
Iconographic Meaning
Tara, goddess of protection. Hand in vitarka mudra, symbolizing discussion.
Item History
- Made in Nepal
- 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
- Ee88
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal and paint
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and incised
- Overall
- height 15.0 cm, width 11.0 cm, depth 11.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Himalayas
- Previous Owner
- Victor Hardy
- Received from
- Victor Hardy (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nepal
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 81
- Accession Number
- 0580/0057