Physical description
Hanuman stands straight, with his palms together in anjali mudra. He wears a loincloth and jewellery, including a crown. His tail is rather individually depicted, rising behind his left shoulder. On a simple two tier flat octagonal base. Basic heavy modelling. Brass colour with some red lac. Little wear.
Object history note
Transferred from the India Museum, London, in 1879.
Descriptive line
Hanuman; Sculpture, bronze, Nepal?, Decccan? 1825-1875
Details
- Title : Hanuman
- Year : 1825-1875
- Classification : Figure/ Sculpture
- Medium : Bronze/brass
- Dimension : Height: 17.2 cm, Weight: 724 g
- Accession No : 564(IS)
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Collection : Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)
- Acquisition Method : Transferred from the India Museum, London, in 1879
- Status : In Storage