Lamp Item Number: Ef334 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Single circular oil bowl; spout for wick opposite flat handle on which bird perches. Rim has loops that probably held pendant ornaments. Outer surface of bowl, stem, and round base are patterned by 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.
Cultural Context
daily worship
Item History
- Made in Odisha, 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
- Ef334
- Type of Item
- lamp
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 10.0 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
- Collection Date
- between 1955 and 1973
- Ownership Date
- before December 11, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 11, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0580/0117