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1934.12.46

Cast brass hanging lamp. Oblong pedestal with four perforations. A vertical arch with dragons on the outside as well as a central loop for the suspension chain, slots into two. In front of the arch is a smaller arch with a figure of Kali in front of it, with Ganesh sitting at one of her feet. A tear-drop shaped lamp projects from their feet. [MOBB [OPS move] 18/4/2017]

1934.12.46

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cast brass hanging lamp. Oblong pedestal with four perforations. A vertical arch with dragons on the outside as well as a central loop for the suspension chain, slots into two. In front of the arch is a smaller arch with a figure of Kali in front of it, with Ganesh sitting at one of her feet. A tear-drop shaped lamp projects from their feet. [MOBB [OPS move] 18/4/2017]
Geographical reference
Nepal
Asia > Southern Asia > Nepal
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1934
Date collected
By 1934
Acquisition information
Donated: 1934
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Cast, Process Jointed
Dimensions
Length: max 244 mm, Height: max 840 mm, Width: max 162 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1934.12.46 Other numbers: P 14

Search terms: Lighting, Figure, Religion, Lamp, Animal Figure