Brass Lotus Incense Burner from South India - 19thC Ancestor Figures softly worn over time to

softly worn over time to reveal the warm natural tones beneath

12 inch Diameter - 31 x 60 (w x h cms)

"With chiseled features with large almond-shaped white painted eyes

handmade variations and minor firing marks are characteristic of traditional production

Brass Lotus Incense Burner from South India - 19thC Ancestor Figures softly worn over time toAn 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