Brass Deepa Lakshmi Votive Lamp From Tamil Nadu - 19th Century Planters the box features finely pierced

the box features finely pierced jali work panels that create an elegant geometric lattice pattern

5 x 35 cms tall approx

and scholarly objects

This standing Buddha is made in the traditional way in carved and red lacquered teak wood with gilt finishing

blending seamlessly into both traditional and contemporary interiors

Brass Deepa Lakshmi Votive Lamp From Tamil Nadu - 19th Century Planters the box features finely piercedThese antique South Indian votive oil lamps are made from cast bronze and originate from Tamil Nadu. Lamps like these are used in a family shrine or Hindu temple. They are called deepa Lakshmi or kamakshi villaku and depict Lakshmi, the goddess of power and wealth on the backplate often flanked by elephants. The design is such that the light honors and illuminates the goddess. A wick would have been positioned in the lip at the front. Deepa Lakshmi