Lakshmi Riding an Elephant Oil Lamp - Early 19thC
This Bastar tribal oil lamp of Panchdipa Lakshmi, the Goddess of Light. Lakshmi here is riding an elephant and holding a kalasha (oil pitcher) on her head.
There are four oil burners on this lamp. The piece is very fine quality and made using the classic Dhokra lost wax technique.
A similar piece can be found on page 53 of "Oriental art : India, Nepal and Tibet for pleasure and investment" by Michael Ridley with pieces from the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi.
From India
17 x 11 x 20 (WxDxH cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
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Lakshmi Riding an Elephant Oil Lamp - Early 19thC
Lakshmi Riding an Elephant Oil Lamp - Early 19thC
This Bastar tribal oil lamp of Panchdipa Lakshmi, the Goddess of Light. Lakshmi here is riding an elephant and holding a kalasha (oil pitcher) on her head.
There are four oil burners on this lamp. The piece is very fine quality and made using the classic Dhokra lost wax technique.
A similar piece can be found on page 53 of "Oriental art : India, Nepal and Tibet for pleasure and investment" by Michael Ridley with pieces from the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi.
From India
17 x 11 x 20 (WxDxH cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
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This Bastar tribal oil lamp of Panchdipa Lakshmi, the Goddess of Light. Lakshmi here is riding an elephant and holding a kalasha (oil pitcher) on her head.
There are four oil burners on this lamp. The piece is very fine quality and made using the classic Dhokra lost wax technique.
A similar piece can be found on page 53 of "Oriental art : India, Nepal and Tibet for pleasure and investment" by Michael Ridley with pieces from the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi.
From India
17 x 11 x 20 (WxDxH cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available on checkout
