Brass Oil Lamp From The Deccan - 19th Century Material - Neem Wood forming a small portable vastu

forming a small portable vastu or sacred house-plan

' The object to be cast is sculpted from beeswax mixed with a little oil

Chinese dragons traditionally symbolize potent and auspicious powers

Dimensions: W82 x D9 x H181 cm

beauty and the goddess Guan Yin

Brass Oil Lamp From The Deccan - 19th Century Material - Neem Wood forming a small portable vastuThese charming oil lamps are made from cast brass and are from the Deccan. They're called samayee and are used as votive oil lamps. They are likely from the South Indian state of Karnataka. This lamp would have traditionally been used with a wick or ghee oil. A similar example can be found on page 36 of 'Lamps of India' by D. G. Kelkar. From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 7. 50 More delivery options available at checkout