Oil Lamp

anoniem, c. 1300 - c. 1500

Fire, like water, plays an important role in rituals. Oil lamps are often suspended before the effigy of a god, both at home and in a temple. An essential part of a Hindu temple ceremony (puja) is worshipping the god by moving a lamp in front of his or her image. In ancient India, lamps were the most popular gifts to temples, along with cows to supply clarified butter (the fuel).

  • Artwork typelamp
  • Object numberAK-MAK-269
  • Dimensionsheight 32.5 cm x width 19.4 cm x depth 19.8 cm
  • Physical characteristicsbrons