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Vithoba

Figure
late 18th century to circa 1850 (made), 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This figure of Vithoba is regarded as a form of Vishnu or Krishna. He is shown with a conical flower-pot-shaped headdress, standing with his hands on his hips on a moulded base. The name means "standing on a brick".

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleVithoba (generic title)
Materials and techniques
copper alloy, gilding, casting
Brief description
Copper alloy figure of Vithoba, (also known as Vitthali), probably Maharashtra, late 18th or 19th century.
Physical description
This figure of Vithoba is regarded as a form of Vishnu or Krishna. He is shown with a conical flower-pot-shaped headdress, standing with his hands on his hips on a moulded base. The name means "standing on a brick".
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.5cm
  • Weight: 756g
Marks and inscriptions
Object history
Given by Edward Lewis Cappel, C.I.E.
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Mitchell, A.G. 'Hindu Gods and Goddesses.' London: Victoria and Albert Museum, 1982. Plate 28. ISBN 011290372X
Collection
Accession number
IM.78-1930

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Record createdJanuary 3, 2003
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