Brass Lotus Incense Burner from South India - 19thC Ancestor Figures handmade variations and minor firing

handmade variations and minor firing marks are characteristic of traditional production

220 x 90 x 75 (w x d x h cms)

12 inch Diameter - 31 x 60 (w x h cms)

Walnut develops a beautiful patina & colour with age

Brass Lotus Incense Burner from South India - 19thC Ancestor Figures handmade variations and minor firingAn excellent example of an Indian brass lotus bud incense burner which dates to the 19th century. The burner sits atop a yali lion. Yali lions featured prominently in South India and were protectors of temples. The yali lion stands poised to pounce atop a lotus throne riding a turtle. The lotus operates on a screw can be turned to open or close the lamp as shown in photos. This simple mechanism shows off the beautiful blossoming the lotus flower is so