Brass Lotus Incense Burner from South India - 19thC Ancestor Figures This 19th century carved teak

This 19th century carved teak window shutter from the Banswara tribal region of Rajasthan

231 x 51 x 84 cms

with softened edges and characterful marks that only centuries of use can create

Auspicious Mirror

220 x 90 x 75 (w x d x h cms)

Brass Lotus Incense Burner from South India - 19thC Ancestor Figures This 19th century carved teakAn excellent example of an Indian brass lotus bud incense burner which dates to the 19th century. The burner sits atop a yali lion. Yali lions featured prominently in South India and were protectors of temples. The yali lion stands poised to pounce atop a lotus throne riding a turtle. The lotus operates on a screw can be turned to open or close the lamp as shown in photos. This simple mechanism shows off the beautiful blossoming the lotus flower is so