Lamp Item Number: Ef331 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Single circular oil bowl; spout for wick is opposite a handle on which a bird perches. Rim is patterned with raised ribbing and has six spade-shaped points on outer edge. Incorporated in middle of stem is an elephant; stem and bound base patterned with raised ribbing.
History Of Use
For use in a small temple or household. Important Hindu ritual object; it is among the nine essential forms of worship.
Narrative
Lost wax casting, probably 19th century.
Cultural Context
daily worship
Item History
- Made in Odisha, India between 1800 and 1900
- 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
- Ef331
- Type of Item
- lamp
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 13.5 cm, width 13.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Indian
- Previous Owner
- Victor Hardy
- Received from
- Victor Hardy (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Odisha, India
When
- Creation Date
- between 1800 and 1900
- 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
- 0580/0114