Temple Ritual Oil Lamp In Engraved Bronze, Nepal, H 52 Cm, 19th Century

Very beautiful ritual oil lamp in engraved bronze originating from Nepal.
The lamp is seven-light and of high-quality bronze.
The eight-faceted shaft is engraved with plant interlacing.
The set is in superb condition as evidenced by the photos
Dimensions: Height: 52 cm diameter at the base: 20,5 cm, weight: 4455 grs
The knowledge that Hindus have of metallurgy is deep and ancient.
The famous iron pillar of Chaudragupta II in Delhi proves that already in the 5th century, the Indians knew how to melt masses of iron larger than those that any European foundry could have processed before the second half of the 19th century.
Note, it is curious that this pillar, exposed to bad weather, has never been affected by rust and that the inscriptions are as clear as when they were engraved.
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