{"product_id":"a5738","title":"Brass Dhokra Peacock Oil Lamp From Orissa - Ca 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully sculptural brass oil lamp dates to the early 20th century, circa 1920, and originates from eastern India. Although often associated with Orissa, lamps of this type were traditionally produced by the Dokra Damar tribes of Chhattisgarh, renowned for their mastery of metal casting using the ancient lost-wax technique. These lamps were used daily in domestic and devotional settings, fuelled with ghee oil and a simple cotton wick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body of the lamp is ingeniously formed as a stylised peacock, a symbol of beauty, protection, and spirituality in Indian culture. The hollow body serves as a reservoir for the oil, while the removable top holds the wick. The surface is richly decorated with incised geometric patterns, concentric spirals, and textured bands, all characteristic of Dhokra metalwork. The lamp stands on a circular foot, giving it both stability and an elegant vertical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDhokra (also spelled Dokra) casting, known technically as \u003cem\u003ecire perdue\u003c\/em\u003e or lost-wax casting, involves modelling the object in beeswax mixed with oil, encasing it in clay from termite mounds, and firing it so the wax melts away. Molten brass or bronze is then poured into the mould, which is broken once cooled, making each piece entirely unique. This lamp is a fine surviving example of that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comparable example is illustrated on page 77 of \u003cem\u003eFlames of Devotion: Oil Lamps From South \u0026amp; South East Asia \u0026amp; The Himalayas\u003c\/em\u003e by Sean Anderson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orissa \/ Chhattisgarh, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1920\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast brass (Dhokra technique)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peacock-form body, removable wick holder, geometric and spiral decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear and a deep, well-developed patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W7.5 x D16 x H15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550860370229,"sku":"A03402","price":111.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/Brass_Dhokra_Peacock_Oil_Lamp_From_Orissa_With_Geometric_Detailing_And_Aged_Patina_Circa_1920_A03402.jpg?v=1789232168","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/a5738","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}