Statuette
73-14-16
From: Tibet
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | 73-14-16 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Tibetan |
| Provenience | Tibet |
| Period | 19th Century | 20th Century |
| Date Made | 1800-1925 |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Brass |
| Iconography | Cow | Nandi |
| Description | Brass statuette of a cow reclining on a platform. Platform missing one foot. Cow facing candle stick and holder-type stand. This is a nandi, vehicle of the god Shiva. This is probably a pilgrim's souvenir brought home after visiting a shrine. |
| Height | 3.5 cm |
| Width | 6 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Jesse H. Holmes, Jr., 1973 |
| Other Number | ED812 - Museum Education Number |
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