Historic Figure

Historic Figure

Physical description

A small image quite good quality for its size, in a slightly unusual upright crouching pose, with both legs bent. His tail curls up behind him. On a low flat square tiered base. Dark brass colour, light to moderate wear.

Object history note

Presented ton India Museum by Sir Bahadoor Jung in 1855, Nepal.

Descriptive line

Hanuman, crouching; Sculpture, bronze, Nepal?/ Deccan India, 1800-1875

Details

  • Title : Historic Figure
  • Year : 1800-1875
  • Classification : Figure/ Sculpture
  • Medium : Bronze/brass
  • Dimension : Height: 4.9 cm, Weight: 36 g
  • Accession No : 612(IS)
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
  • Collection : Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)
  • Status : In Storage