Brass Deepa Lakshmi Votive Lamp From Tamil Nadu - 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets 4 Door Cabinet - 127

4 Door Cabinet - 127 x 38 x 107cm (WxDxH)

The polished marble surface enhances the precision of the carving

this teak wall cabinet is nearly 100 years old

Pink lampshades can energize a room and are unmistakably fun

Old pitch is still visible on parts of the frame adding character as well as depth to the carvings

Brass Deepa Lakshmi Votive Lamp From Tamil Nadu - 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets 4 Door Cabinet - 127These antique South Indian votive oil lamps are made from cast bronze and originate from Tamil Nadu. Lamps like these are used in a family shrine or Hindu temple. They are called deepa Lakshmi or kamakshi villaku and depict Lakshmi, the goddess of power and wealth on the backplate often flanked by elephants. The design is such that the light honors and illuminates the goddess. A wick would have been positioned in the lip at the front. Each piece is