A beautifully detailed antique hanging oil lamp (Deepam) from South India, finely cast in the form of a richly adorned elephant, symbolising wisdom and prosperity, and often associated with the deity Ganesha.Handcrafted using the traditional lost-wax casting technique (cire perdue), this lamp shows intricate incised patterns, including floral and geometric motifs.The detachable oil reservoir at the front would have held ghee or oil with a cotton wick for ritual lighting.The original bronze suspension chain, decorated with charming miniature animal figures (including a monkey and a bird), ends with a hook for hanging — a rare and delightful feature that enhances its authenticity and decorative appeal.The lamp displays a deep, natural patina and traces of use, suggesting it was genuinely employed in temple or domestic worship.
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