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Start Over Object class Lamps by method of illumination Accession number Acc.2910
Hearst Museum object titled Oil lamp, accession number 9-12914, described as Tall brass standing oil lamp with depressions for 5 wicks; saucer-like base; elaborate finial. Native name and meaning: "kutulliwelluku" (in Tamil: standing lamp). Used in Hindu household shrines. A prototype, these lamps were often more elaborate but this is the most commonly used type and size for modest houses. Brass lamps of this type are found and used in "puja" (worship) all over India with some regional variations. Height 48 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Oil lamp, accession number 9-12913, described as Cast bronze lamp; globular with a long handle and projecting wick holder. Used by Hindus in religious rituals. Native name and meaning: "changala-vattam" (oil lamp). The bowl was filled with coconut oil or ghee and ladled into the wick holder. The long handle permits it to be waved in front of the deity. This is a very early and rather thin bronze cast. More recent ones are heavier, brass and boat-shaped. Length at top 30.6 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Oil lamp, accession number 9-12919, described as Cast brass lamp; the upright section behind the deep well shows a deity in relief representing a form of Laxmi, Vishnu's consort and a goddess of wealth. Native name: "gajalaxmi". Used in Hindu religious rituals. Height 13.5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Oil lamp, accession number 9-12918, described as Cast brass, hanging type, oil lamp; 6 depressions for wicks in the oil well and a heavy chain that ends in a hook. Native name: "kandil". Once commonly used in domestic or commercial settings. It may also be used in a religious context. Diameter underside 13.5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Oil lamp, accession number 9-12915, described as Small brass oil lamp with a footed container for oil; a closed neck with an opening for the wick; nozzle-like top. Native name and meaning: "krishna batti" (krishna light). The body of the lamp holds the oil. Used as a votive lamp or for subdued household lighting. Collector observed at least 6 being sold in half and hour. Height 12.4 centemeters.

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