Figure Item Number: Ee91 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Female standing on a lotus base. Head circled by a nimbus of flames. Lotus on shoulder at right is grasped in that hand, which rests on her gracefully swaying hip. Arm on the left bent at elbow, palm out, index finger to thumb. Some signs of wear from worship. Sealed; chiseled vajra design on base plate.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household.
Cultural Context
daily worship.
Iconographic Meaning
Tara, goddess of protection, is indicated by forehead urna, jewellery, and lotus flower.
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
- Ee91
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal and copper metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast, chiseled and incised
- Overall
- height 22.7 cm, width 9.3 cm, depth 7.0 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
- 0580/0167