DepartmentAsia

Dipa-Lakshmi

NameOil Lamp

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Datec. 1960

Place madeIndia, South Asia, Asia

MediumMetal

Dimensions5 3/16 x 1 13/16 x 3 in. (13.2 x 4.6 x 7.6 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1981.28.174

Object numberA.1981.28.174

Collections

Asia

DescriptionStanding female figure on conical stand with square base; bent arms hold flame-shaped oil dish against body; bird on right shoulder; wears sari, diamond shaped pendant on chain.

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