Brightly Painted Iron Toran Diwali Lamp - Small Reverse Glass Painting The beautifully turned legs and

The beautifully turned legs and intricate brasswork are all original

and has a light paint wash

ritual spoon with figural handle

It would make a great talking piece of decorative art

The unusual feature of rabbits on this cabinet might suggest the birth year of the original owner

Brightly Painted Iron Toran Diwali Lamp - Small Reverse Glass Painting The beautifully turned legs andThis traditional Indian Diwali lamp crafted from wrought iron, is known as a toran. These were made predominantly by the Bastar people of Madhya Pradesh. Typically left unadorned, this particular version is painted in traditional Rajasthani style. This lamp can be hung on a wall simply by turning the feet in line with the frame. The feet allow it to also be used freestanding. Historically torans were used as oil lamps, often featuring representations