Figure of Standing Hanuman
Asian Art
MEDIUM
Bronze
DATES
13th–15th century
DIMENSIONS
height: 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
ACCESSION NUMBER
2021.1.74
CREDIT LINE
Bequest of Dr. Samuel Eilenberg
PROVENANCE
Prior to 1998, provenance not yet documented; by 1998, acquired by Samuel Eilenberg of New York; 1998, bequeathed by Samuel Eilenberg to the Brooklyn Museum; April 6, 2021, accessioned by the Brooklyn Museum.
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CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Standing Hanuman, the monkey general and devotee of Rama. The figure stands straight with one hand raised to his mouth. He wears a tall crown and long dhoti. His tail hangs downward, attaching at the base.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
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