Rama
Figure
late 18th century-early 19th century (made)
late 18th century-early 19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Rama or Ramachandra, the seventh incarnation of Vishnu, is shown with two hands, his left hand resting on an ornate bow and the left is posed to hold a (missing) arrow. A makara-topped quiver hangs behind his right shoulder. The bow is usually missing but in this case it was cast in one piece with the figure; it has makara bottom or stand. A small, moulded, triangular srivatsa marks Rama's right chest. He stands on a flaring lotus pedestal (pitha). The broad flat bottom of its base may have slotted into a larger shrine.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Rama (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Copper alloy, casting |
| Brief description | Copper alloy figure of Rama, 7th incarnation of Vishnu, South India (probably Madras), late 18th or early 19th century. |
| Physical description | Rama or Ramachandra, the seventh incarnation of Vishnu, is shown with two hands, his left hand resting on an ornate bow and the left is posed to hold a (missing) arrow. A makara-topped quiver hangs behind his right shoulder. The bow is usually missing but in this case it was cast in one piece with the figure; it has makara bottom or stand. A small, moulded, triangular srivatsa marks Rama's right chest. He stands on a flaring lotus pedestal (pitha). The broad flat bottom of its base may have slotted into a larger shrine. |
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| Credit line | Gifted by Miss. M.Stokes |
| Object history | Gifted by Miss. M.Stokes., 15 Grenville Place, S.W. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. RP 4682/1909 |
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| Bibliographic reference | mitchell
Mitchell, A.G. 'Hindu Gods and Goddesses.' London: Victoria and Albert Museum, 1982. Plate 17. ISBN 011290372X |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.16-1909 |
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| Record created | January 2, 2003 |
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