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Group of figures of Hindu gods

Figure
1825-1875 (made)
Place of origin

Image B: A rather crudely cast figure on which attributes are rather shapeless but appear to be those of Vishnu. Engraved lotus base above a flat rectangle. Brassy colour, light to moderate wear.

Image D: Similar to the above but holding four attributes, probably those of Vishnu. Stands on an odd, spicky lotus, with nothing beneath it. Brassy colour, moderate wear.

Image A: A crudely cast and peculiar figure, possibly Vishnu. The lumpy attributes look Vaishnavite, as does the straight pose but he has pointed nose and ugly face and could alternatively be some sort of demon. On a spiky lotus base, brassy colour, moerate wear.

Image C: A cast figure of Bhairava on a plain reactangular base. The dog standing behind him (facing to his left) provides the likely identity because the attributes are too poorly modelled to be clear. They may represent a trident, damaru, bowl and sword. Dark brass colour, little wear.

Image E: A small crude image of Vishnu standing, holding a conch and chakra in the upper hands. His lower right hand rests on a long club; the lower left is at his side. Brass colour, some wear.


Object details

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Parts
This object consists of 6 parts.

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TitleGroup of figures of Hindu gods (generic title)
Materials and techniques
cast bronze
Physical description
Image B: A rather crudely cast figure on which attributes are rather shapeless but appear to be those of Vishnu. Engraved lotus base above a flat rectangle. Brassy colour, light to moderate wear.

Image D: Similar to the above but holding four attributes, probably those of Vishnu. Stands on an odd, spicky lotus, with nothing beneath it. Brassy colour, moderate wear.

Image A: A crudely cast and peculiar figure, possibly Vishnu. The lumpy attributes look Vaishnavite, as does the straight pose but he has pointed nose and ugly face and could alternatively be some sort of demon. On a spiky lotus base, brassy colour, moerate wear.

Image C: A cast figure of Bhairava on a plain reactangular base. The dog standing behind him (facing to his left) provides the likely identity because the attributes are too poorly modelled to be clear. They may represent a trident, damaru, bowl and sword. Dark brass colour, little wear.

Image E: A small crude image of Vishnu standing, holding a conch and chakra in the upper hands. His lower right hand rests on a long club; the lower left is at his side. Brass colour, some wear.
Dimensions
  • Image e height: 6cm
  • Image b weight: 346g
  • Image d height: 9cm
  • Image d weight: 182g
  • Image a height: 13cm
  • Image a weight: 395g
  • 10.3 height: cm (Image C)
  • 253rd weight: g (Image C)
Object history
From the collection of William Tayler.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
746-1874

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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