Dhokra Oil Lamp From Chhattisgargh - 1920 Bedside Cabinets This piece is at at

This piece is at at least 18th century and the painting style is textured which was uncommon to find on early chests

Ganesh has an elephantine countenance with a curved trunk and big ears and the huge pot-bellied body of a human being

such niches illuminated entrances at dusk

balancing practicality with decorative appeal

and happiness

Dhokra Oil Lamp From Chhattisgargh - 1920 Bedside Cabinets This piece is at atThis striking Dhokra brass oil lamp from Chhattisgarh in Eastern India is a wonderful example of the tribal metalworking traditions of central India. Hand cast using the ancient lost wax technique, the lamp combines ritual symbolism with decorative artistry, creating a sculptural object that is as appealing today as it would have been in a traditional household shrine over a century ago. The lamp is centred around a deep yoni shaped oil reservoir with