A substantial bronze Hindu temple hanging oil lamp displaying evidence of decades of sacred puja.19th c. 

This particularly heavy Hindu hanging temple oil or ghee lamp would have spent decades adorning an ancient Indian temple. Perhaps in an inner sanctum like the one devoted to the Hindu deity Shiva at the 12th c. Dev Somnath Temple in the vicinity of Dungarpur, Rajasthan. LAST  FOUR IMAGES.

At 2.198 Kgs, this lamp is substantial, with the sort of patination to the surface that bears witness to decades of sacred puja.

This artefact comes to us from an important British, single owner collection. Please look carefully at the photographs as they form part of the description. 

Height (to diamond tip of lamp): 18 cms. Height (inc. chain): 89 cms. Diameter of bowl: 15 cms. 

Weight: 2.198 Kgs. 

Price: £105.00.  FEATURED BAJOT TABLE FOR DISPLAY ONLY AND NOT INCLUDED, BUT AVAILABLE IN A SEPARATE LISTING.

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SKU number: 12543.

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