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Bird Form Oil Lamp

Offered by: PAGODA RED

Description
This late-19th century South Asian oil lamp is made of brass, taking on the shape of two stacked birds, one decorated with striated lines and a smaller one doubling as a wick holder. This lamp possibly depicts auspicious peacocks, often used in Hindu religious sculptures as a symbol of spiritual awakening and prosperity. Oil lamps like these were likely handcrafted using the century old lost-wax process of metal casting where skilled artisans would pour molten metal into a mold that had been created by means of a wax model.

More Information

Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	CLC002C
Incollect Reference #:	802337

Dimensions

W.	5.75 in;	H.	10 in;
W.	14.61 cm;	H.	25.4 cm;

Message from Seller:

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