Brass Oil Lamp From The Deccan - 19th Century Material - Neem Wood beauty and the goddess Guan

beauty and the goddess Guan Yin

5 x 53 cms(w x d x h)

This porcelain seat is hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way

They can either be painted directly on the wood or on older pieces onto a fabric applied to the wood

The set can be purchased together or separately

Brass Oil Lamp From The Deccan - 19th Century Material - Neem Wood beauty and the goddess GuanThese charming oil lamps are made from cast brass and are from the Deccan. They're called samayee and are used as votive oil lamps. They are likely from the South Indian state of Karnataka. This lamp would have traditionally been used with a wick or ghee oil. A similar example can be found on page 36 of 'Lamps of India' by D. G. Kelkar. From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 7. 50 More delivery options available at checkout