Temple Lamp 1 Dragon Heads with Hanging Chain Antique Brass Sri Lanka Ceylon

Description

Temple Lamp 3 Dragon Heads with Hanging  Chain Antique Brass Sri Lanka Ceylon
1 Dragon Head Hanging Temple Lamp
Origin: Sri Lanka
Date: Late 1800's to early 1900's
Provenance: Purchased in Sri Lanka Late 1970's
Material: Brass
Appearance: Oxidized Brass Patina
Artistic Design: Carved Dragon Face
Measurements: Height 6 1/2 inches
Condition: Very Good for Its Age
Function: Utilitarian and Not a Decorative Piece
Coconut Oil used for this Lamp
I believe the Ethnicity is Buddhist
Brass Chain used to Hang the Temple Lamp is included
Every Component is Hand Made
1 Head Dragon Hanging Lamps are Very Rare
Not Made for the Tourist Market or for Export
I did Not Clean or Polish this Artifact in order to Keep the Patina Intact
This Temple Lamp Appears to be Very Old