Brass Lotus Incense Burner from South India - 19thC Period - Early 20th Century Antique Teak Parath Bowl Carved

Antique Teak Parath Bowl Carved In The Form Of A Turtle 19th Century

Style: Versatile shawl suitable for year-round wear

A Choba Dansu (Merchants Chest) on wheels - From Yonezawa Made from Keyaki (Zelkova) base & drawer front

scrollwork detailing

Although suitable for indoor & outdoor use

Brass Lotus Incense Burner from South India - 19thC Period - Early 20th Century Antique Teak Parath Bowl CarvedAn 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