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December 16 20112011-12-16July 16 20152015-07-16Close-up photograph of a set of hanging brass oil lamps suspended from ornate brass hanging-lamp stands against a dark wooden wall. Each lamp has a tiered conical body with a ring hook at the top and a small spout. Figurine forms and curved hangers are visible at the top of the frame, and the lamps are not lit.2010-08-05July 16 20152015-07-16A photograph of an ornate brass hanging oil lamp with multiple lit flames, suspended by a chain against a white cloth backdrop. The lamp has a central dome with carved figures and tiered finials, and several flames burn at the top and around the arms. Below, partly visible framed prints show a figure in white clothes and a figure in orange robes with a red patterned background.Several hanging brass oil lamps (nanda vilakku style) with multiple wicks hang from long chains against a dark background, their flames glowing warmly. Small flickering lights are scattered along the dark backdrop, and a partial ornate wooden frame appears at the lower left edge. No people are visible in the frame.2013-03-26Photograph of an evening temple scene with many lit brass oil lamps. In the foreground stand several tall brass lamp stands with rooster-shaped finials and multi-tiered bowls, each holding flickering flames. A row of small lit oil lamps runs up a dark wall in the background, and at right a gilded altar frame is decorated with garlands of marigolds and other flowers. No people are visible. The dim setting and warm light suggest a temple worship area.2011-12-11October 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesA two-panel graphic comparing hanging oil lamps. The upper panel shows tarnished brass hanging lamps with chain-and-hook fittings against a pale wall. The lower panel shows red-painted hanging oil lamps with lit wicks, suspended from chains against a dark blue background. No people are visible.October 06 20112011-10-06A brass hanging oil lamp with a peacock-shaped top on a chain, its scalloped central dish supporting four small cups around a central stem, with ornate leaf-like detailing at the base. Behind it stand a wooden roll-top cabinet with slatted shutters and a shelf of statues, a green vase and other objects. No people are visible.January 21 20132013-01-21