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Materials: Hand-carved teak wood with traces of original pigment

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The combination of aged teak carvings and reclaimed timbers gives this piece a rich sense of history and depth of texture

Dhokra Oil Lamp From Chhattisgargh - 1920 Bedside Cabinets such niches illuminated entrances 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