Oil Lamp

22.2251

Oil Lamp

22.2251

Description

A lotus petal-shaped lamp is carried on the back of a tortoise. The petals open to show a full-blown lotus.

Lamps or Diyas are an essential part of the Indian household. In India, the lighting of the lamps is considered auspicious and is so often found in shrines as a mark of reverence to the deities.The flame symbolizes life and the soul.

Sir Ratan Tata Art Collection.

Collection

Indian Decorative Art

Object Type

Lamp

Material

Brass

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Date

18th-19th Century CE

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