Cast brass candle holder in the shape of Nandi carrying on his back a bowl for oil within a lotus bud with petals which can be opened by turning. Guarded by a hooded cobra holding in its mouth a circular element probably to hold a candle in place, which rises from the base, held in place by a wing nut. On an octagonal stand with eight feet.
lamps (lighting devices)
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