A GILT BRONZE OIL-LAMP, SOUTH INDIA, 17TH CENTURY
A GILT BRONZE OIL-LAMP, SOUTH INDIA, 17TH CENTURY
The stepped ringed baluster base with broad bracketed arms of lobed foliate form, incised with lotus bud and flower motif, the round mouth with incised lotus petal rim and Tamil inscription
36cm diam.
11.2cm height
Inscriptions
In Tamil script:
Kalyanam ‘Marriage’
This lamp would have been part of a bride’s trousseau and would have been used to burn camphor during religious ceremonies.
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A GILT BRONZE OIL-LAMP, SOUTH INDIA, 17TH CENTURY
The stepped ringed baluster base with broad bracketed arms of lobed foliate form, incised with lotus bud and flower motif, the round mouth with incised lotus petal rim and Tamil inscription
36cm diam.
11.2cm height
Inscriptions
In Tamil script:
Kalyanam ‘Marriage’
This lamp would have been part of a bride’s trousseau and would have been used to burn camphor during religious ceremonies.
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
