Bronze Naga Lamp with Bull and Cup Container

Bali, two lamps, bronze, each with a cup-shaped container for…
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Bali, two lamps, bronze, each with a cup-shaped container for oil rising from a curved supporting frame ending in two legs attached to a flat decorative base. The front of each is adorned with the crowned head of a serpent (naga) whose body forms the curve of the frame. Resting on the back curve of the frame is a bull representing Nandi (the god Siwa's animal vehicle). These lamps are used in the rituals of brahman high priests, 20.5 cm length each

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  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.

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