Base section of cast brass oil lamp in the form of Gajalakshmi, depicting Lakshmi upon an elephant. Made in sections but now does not come apart. The elephant is above the circular bell-shaped stand, above which are four branches, each with a detachable oil container for a wick. One oil container is missing, and all lids are missing.
stand (ritual & belief: religious buildings & furnishings)
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