A BRONZE OIL LAMP
NEPAL, 18TH CENTURY
On conical foot, with squat gadrooned body rising to a flaring mouth, the handle worked as a naga sheltering Vishnu on Garuda, the oil tray decorated with Durgamahishamardini, her arms radiating around her body, each hand with the prescribed attributes, flanked by a pair of guardians
13 ¾ in. (35 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A BRONZE OIL LAMP
- Classification : Cultural Objects
- Medium : Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 18TH CENTURY
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 313
- Price realised : GBP 1,375
- Estimate : GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,500
- Provenance : Acquired circa 1970.