Butterlamp
| Accession Nr.: | 95.6.1 |
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| Type: | metalwork; religious/ritual equipment |
| Date of production: |
late 19th century
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| Place of production: |
The butterlamp formed a set with six ceremonicial cups ( HFM_95.5.1-6 ). On the upper edge of the slim, three-unit pot is lotus petal decoration, at the bottom cow-nose decoration. In the course of ceremonies, a candle made of butter is placed in it.
