Butter lamps
19th/20th century | Theodor Manak
on view: Neue Hofburg / Weltmuseum Wien, Weltmuseum Wien A Village in the Mountains
Offerings are regularly made to the gods at the altar. For example, the constantly burning butter lamps delight their sense of sight.
Offerings are regularly made to the gods at the altar. For example, the constantly burning butter lamps delight their sense of sight.
Collection:
Theodor Manak
Time:
19th/20th century
Entry Date:
1971
Object Name
Butter lamps
Material/technology:
Nickel silver
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Geography
Südasien/Himalaya/Nepal
Invs.
150941_ab