Bronze Deepa Lakshmi Votive Lamp From Tamil Nadu - 19th Century Green Porcelain 133 x 58 x 76

133 x 58 x 76 (wxdxh cms)

Hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way

its elegant pedestal form elevates the shallow bowl

They were likely used by both Hindus & Muslims for daily puja and prayer

designed for comfort while showcasing the rich grain

Bronze Deepa Lakshmi Votive Lamp From Tamil Nadu - 19th Century Green Porcelain 133 x 58 x 76These antique South Indian votive oil lamps are made from cast bronze and originate from Tamil Nadu. Lamps like these are used in a family shrine or Hindu temple. They are called deepa Lakshmi or kamakshi villaku and depict Lakshmi, the goddess of power and wealth on the backplate often flanked by elephants. The design is such that the light honors and illuminates the goddess. A wick would have been positioned in the lip at the front. Deepa Lakshmi