Old brass hindu oil lamp Rajastan, India Period: late 19th century Brass Heght 14 cm Width 10 cm Weight 430 gr Old brass oil lamp depicting the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, standing on an ornate base with decorative elements including an elephant motif. This traditional Indian brass oil lamp features the goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu deity of prosperity, fortune, and abundance. Lamps like this are commonly used in Hindu temples and home shrines as devotional objects. During worship (puja), the shallow basin is filled with vegetable oil or ghee, and a cotton wick is placed in the spout and lit. The flame is offered as a symbolic act of devotion, representing light overcoming darkness and the presence of the divine. Lakshmi lamps are especially associated with prayers for prosperity, good fortune, and household well-being, and they are often lit during rituals and festivals such as Diwali The lamp shows clear signs of age and use consistent with traditional oil lamps. Some whitish residue from brass polish remains in the recessed crevices, highlighting the intricate details of the casting. Overall, this is a well-used vintage brass Lakshmi oil lamp with authentic patina, visible wear, and signs of devotional use that add to its historical charm and character. Tracked shipping: UPS, DPD, Poste Italiane….