The work of art that you see on this page is a piece of home decor that you could not go wrong with. The lamp occupies pride of place in any traditional Indian home.
It is a symbol of prakash (light) or sattva and stands for vidya (education) that dispels the darkness of avidya (ignorance).
The norm is to light a symbolic lamp in some corner of the house within moments of dusk, a simple gesture in celebration of enlightenment. A statement lamp such as the one you see on this page serves just the purpose.
Its long stem is characterised by a variety of textures and shapes. A column of concentric discettes, the curves of their edges etched with simple, uniform lines. Above the column is a section that curves delicately inwards, while below it is a confluence of four flat surfaces spreading subtly outwards. At either end of these is a discoid flower, the petals on which are defined by strategic engravings.
Between the base and the angular section of the stem are more engraved curves and petal-engraved discs which give way to a wide-set, ornate base curving gently downwards. The legs of the lamp are akin to a network of wildly growing vines. Fashioned from bronze, every aspect of this lamp caters to the features of the temple architecture of the ancient Hoysala Empire.
At the top of the lamp perches a lifelike parrot. Its wings are about to be drawn close to its body, while the long tail works to balance the bird. Its gorgeously engraved body makes the bird a work of art in itself. The lamp dangles from its beak, an ornate cup designed with three wicks.
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