Lamp

For daily use in a small temple or household. The light of a lamp is a symbol of the presence of god in the Hindu belief.

daily worship

Central female probably represents Lakshmi, consort of Vishnu.

Stylized chair, base and seat forming bowl and spout for wick. Central female figure in arch-like chair back has a profile of an elephant on either side. Panel below has a monstrous face and peacocks at each side. Another monstrous face at top of arch. Double band of raised dots around base.