Religious objects - Bronze - 19th century 19th century - offering lamp

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Description from the seller

Bronze oil lamp adorned with a peacock and two small lingams. The vessel is in the shape of a yoni (vulva) and is associated with Diwali, the festival of lights, and Lakshmi, the goddess of fortune, as well as the god Kartikeya, the son of Shiva whose animal and vehicle is the peacock.

Bronze oil lamp adorned with a peacock and two small lingams. The vessel is in the shape of a yoni (vulva) and is associated with Diwali, the festival of lights, and Lakshmi, the goddess of fortune, as well as the god Kartikeya, the son of Shiva whose animal and vehicle is the peacock.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Title additional information
offering lamp
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
India
Height
14 cm
Dynastic style/period
19th century
Width
13 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Depth
9 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
19th century
SpainVerified
192
Objects sold
100%
Private

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