Vithoba
Figure
late 18th century to circa 1850 (made), 19th century (made)
late 18th century to circa 1850 (made), 19th century (made)
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| 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
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| Object type | |
| Title | Vithoba (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". |
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| 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 created | January 3, 2003 |
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