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Large 19th Century Antique Indian Hindu Ganesha Figural Votive Brass Oil Lamp

$850
£649.87
€748.52
CA$1,191.11
A$1,329.76
CHF 696.78
MX$16,277.60
NOK 8,849.06
SEK 8,343.54
DKK 5,586.28

About the Item

A large antique early 19th century Indian brass votive oil lamp modeled as the Hindu deity, Lord Ganesha, circa 1800. A finely cast brass figure of Lord Ganesha with a crown of snakes and four arms, the head of Ganesha having a hinged lid to fill with oil, to the front is a reservoir to receive a wick which is guarded by two rats (a symbol of good fortune in Hindu culture). To the rear is a carrying handle, the base having pierced and reticulated decoration, the lamp raised on a flared foot. This is a substantial figural lamp in very good condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BB-83281stDibs: LU4876131603842

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