Arati (Dipalakshmi)

India / South Asia Collection

Accession Nr.: 56.233.1
Type: bronze, lead, gold and silver; statuette
Date of production:
18th century
Place of production:
Materials: bronze
Techniques: cast
Dimensions: height: 21.5 cm
width: 8. 3 cm
The statuette was made possibly in the 18th century in South India. Oil and wick was put in the bowl in the hands of the lady, and it was used as a lamp.