Lamp Item Number: Ef339 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Oil lamp with spout for wick opposite a flat handle consisting of a perched bird figure. The rim has a pattern of raised ribbing, and there is a domed shape either side of the spout base.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household. Important Hindu ritual object; it is among the nine essential forms of worship.
Cultural Context
daily worship
Item History
- Made in India
- Collected between 1955 and 1973
- Owned by Victor Hardy before December 11, 1979
- Received from Victor Hardy (Donor) on December 11, 1979
What
- Name
- Lamp
- Identification Number
- Ef339
- Type of Item
- lamp
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 5.0 cm, width 8.2 cm, depth 12.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
- Previous Owner
- Victor Hardy
- Received from
- Victor Hardy (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- India
When
- Collection Date
- between 1955 and 1973
- Ownership Date
- before December 11, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 11, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0134