Brass Dhokra Tree Of Life Oil Lamp From Chhattisgarh - Ca 1900 Material - Elm (Reclaimed) The original black-painted iron fittings

The original black-painted iron fittings — including corner mounts

turned legs that give it a grounded and architectural presence

Both Raktayamari and his consort Vajravetali have a third eye symbolising trancendent wisdom and an all seeing awareness that destroys ego

98 x 50 x 182 (w x d x h cms)

This exquisite antique stone lamp niche originates from Jaisalmer

Brass Dhokra Tree Of Life Oil Lamp From Chhattisgarh - Ca 1900 Material - Elm (Reclaimed) The original black-painted iron fittingsThis stunning Indian oil lamp would make a truly unique ornament or table centerpiece. The central stem is called a stambha and is decorated with multiple peacocks, branches and smaller lamps and constructed in the 'tree of life' form (a common motif in Indian design and folklore) atop an elephant. Two peacocks perch at the rim of the oil reservoir ready to drink and face two lingams, phallic symbols of Lord Shiva. The rim is formed in the shape of a