Collection: Joseph A. Towles Artifact Collection / Contributing Institution: Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston / Subject (Geographic): India / Subject (Topic): Religious articles--India - Lowcountry Digital Library Catalog Search Search Results

Start Over Collection Joseph A. Towles Artifact Collection ✖ Contributing Institution Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston ✖ Subject (Geographic) India ✖ Subject (Topic) Religious articles--India ✖

1. Brass bowl

Description:: Brass bowl with lid for carrying holy water; origin Varanasi (Benares).

2. Butter lamp

Description:: Brass butter lamp with the number 24 stamped into base; used by Buddhists to burn clarified yak butter, believed to aid in meditation; origin Varanasi (Benares).

3. Butter lamp

Description:: Hanging brass butter lamp attached to chain; used by Buddhists to burn clarified yak butter, believed to aid in meditation; origin Varanasi (Benares).

4. Brass spoon

Description:: Brass spoon for holy oil; origin Varanasi (Benares).

5. Butter lamp

Description:: Brass bowl lamp, nailed to a snake-shaped base; used by Buddhists to burn clarified yak butter, believed to aid in meditation; origin North India.

6. Brass wick holder

Brass wick holder

Description:: Hindu wick holder for a butter lamp; one circular holder surrounded by five teardrop-shaped holders, serpent-shaped handle; origin North India.