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Weight 1 kg
Length 6.5 in
Width 6.5 in
Height 6.8 in
Main Material Used Brass
Country Of Manufacture India

Special Comments

This piece was acquired from a family in Uttar Pradesh. It also has a name carved on it in Hindi, probably in keeping with an old Indian tradition of carving the name of an important family member on all metal vessels and utensils.

Description

Lamps hold significant role in Hindu ritual besides being an organic, fuel-driven source of light.

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Description

Lamps hold significant role in Hindu ritual besides being an organic, fuel-driven source of light.

A lamp is considered highly auspicious, representing hope, divinity, knowledge and positivity. No Hindu religious ceremony can be undertaken without at-least one lamp.

Given the important position lamps hold in Hindu culture and their indispensable association with ritual, these are produced in huge quantities for use in temples and households both. They come in different shapes and sizes and their design is influenced by so many cultures and societies across the length and breadth of India.

These are handcrafted in clay and metal, largely brass, and artistically enhanced to even include elaborate images of deities or their symbols in their beautiful designs.

Given their large ritualistic utility and cultural importance lamps have been one of the subjects of Indian art of pottery and sculpturing since time immemorial.

This antique brass lamp available for sale is one such unique example of how old artists created lamps in different designs.

Crafted in solid brass this lamp is designed like a vessel so it can hold large quantity of ghee or oil. Its big, funnel like orifice can support a thick wick, which can also be long with its larger part remaining submerged in oil inside the vessel like base, and may be drawn out as the burnt part of the wick withers off.

The design of this lamp enables it to burn for hours together, typically for an entire night. Its thick wick ensures a stable, bright flame, good enough to subtly lit up an entire room with its warm light.

When lit this brass lamp looks infused with life, radiating soft yellow light creating a peaceful yet mystical aura around.

Customers Who Bought From Us

anonymous danonymous d
12:27 02 Nov 23
I am deeply impressed by the attention to detail in every piece. The team's passion for their craft truly shines through. Thank you for adding beauty to my space!
Sandeep MarwahSandeep Marwah
18:09 05 Jul 23
Krishan gave me excellent service throughout the process, sending regular updates untill deliveryWould highly recommend
Sanjeev DevaSanjeev Deva
02:27 01 Jul 23
Krishnan and Cottage9 industries were amazing! The were professional, timely and gave expert advice for my bespoke bronze idol order. Highly recommended.
David WendDavid Wend
03:05 14 Aug 22
I purchased a Japanese woodblock print from the excellent selection that Cottage9 has. The print was sent carefully packaged and the service that I received was first rate. They were always attentive to my questions and provided a high level of customer care. I will be returning for future purchases.
gayathri prabhakargayathri prabhakar
12:53 25 Jul 22
Simply the best experience I have ever had shopping online. The communication is top notch and their collection of art products and customer service is excellent. Thank you Krishan and Cottage9 for letting me have a wonderful customer experience. I can’t wait to order more products.
Sudhir PaiSudhir Pai
11:38 11 Jul 22
Would strongly recommend Cottage9 for art lovers. Kishan Gupta is a thorough professional who took very good care during the entire made-to-order process for a bronze idol. He knows his subject and can be entirely relied upon. Very happy to do more business with him and Cottage 9.
Bhavani SiegelBhavani Siegel
05:56 12 Apr 22
I have a great love of the unique devotional art from India: over many trips there, as well as from purchases from reputable online sites, I now enjoy a small collection of paintings & sculpture in my home. Since I had first seen them, though, lost-wax sculptures of gods & goddesses - with their graceful limbs holding symbolic articles, with a fresh vitality & lovely facial expressions - had particularly captured my heart. For many years I had searched, in India & online, for one image in particular: that of Sri Rama. Even in India this is not easy to find. One day I did an online search, not expecting much result. Yet at a site in India called Cottage9, I saw a beautiful brass lost-wax of Sri Rama with all the elements I wished for: a graceful yet strong demeanor, holding a separate bow in his hand; with a noble & kind expression. Alas, it had already been sold; lost-wax images are by definition one-of-a-kind. When I inquired, I was told that I could commission another murti of Sri Ram; while of course no lost-wax sculpture can be duplicated, I was assured it would be of the same high quality. This was taking a risk; there was no way to know what the finished sculpture would look like. The person with whom I was interacting, Mr. Gupta, sent me an article describing not only each step, with photos, of creating a lost-wax bronze sculpture (Mr. Gupta patiently answered all my questions about materials, concluding that bronze was generally considered the best metal in lost-wax sculpting), yet also describing the prayer and meditation that each artist undertakes before creating an image of the Divine. Mr. Gupta thoroughly answered several other questions; I even sent some photos of the Murtis which would also be on the altar. After these conversations I felt ready to commission the sculpture. Most imprortantly, I felt Mr. Gupta understood how meaningful this was for me, saying that he would personally watch over the production of the murti. All of the arrangements with Cottage9 were clearly explained and smoothly completed. And, while an investment - comparative to other sites at which I have purchased this intricately produced art, I felt the price was quite reasonable. The creation of the sculpture took between 2-3 months; when the murti arrived, it was packed extremely well in a sealed wooden crate; its journey from India to the U.S. was completed without mishap. And the Sri Rama murti was indeed very beautiful & everything I could have hoped for. I would unhesitatingly recommend Cottage9 if one is looking for authentic, beautiful artwork from India.
Hemendra RanaHemendra Rana
04:19 30 Mar 22
Cottage9 team has been extremely proactive right from suggesting the right product to customizing the same. The best part was they were keeping us posted with timely updates along with pics during the course the product was being customized.I am extremely satisfied with the finished product and whoever has seen it, can’t stop asking for details😊
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