Brass Lotus Incense Burner from South India - 19thC Period - Early 20th Century This carved antique Indian box

This carved antique Indian box was used to store vibhuti and is decorated with nandi bulls at each corner

Antique Teak Parath Bowl Carved In The Form Of A Turtle 19th Century

Framed Indian Photo- Residents and Visitors in Hyderabad - Copy of Original Plate - Supplied in Matt Black Wooden Frame

The front is chip carved in the traditional style with painted paneling

scrollwork detailing

Brass Lotus Incense Burner from South India - 19thC Period - Early 20th Century This carved antique Indian boxAn excellent example of an Indian brass lotus bud incense burner which dates to the 19th century. The burner sits atop a yali lion. Yali lions featured prominently in South India and were protectors of temples. The yali lion stands poised to pounce atop a lotus throne riding a turtle. The lotus operates on a screw can be turned to open or close the lamp as shown in photos. This simple mechanism shows off the beautiful blossoming the lotus flower is so