Figure Item Number: Ef326 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Male figure standing on round base. He wears a lotus-like crown and holds in both hands a lantern-like object. Polychrome paint in layers over entire figure.
History Of Use
Commonly found in western Indian windows or door frames. Auspicious watchman holding a vase (?) represents an attendant.
Cultural Context
architectural ornament
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
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
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 0580/0107