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Brass Lamp of Devi

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Brass figure of a female deity, Devi, standing upright upon a base, and shown wearing an elaborate headdress and extensions to shoulders.
Used in the temple as a lamp. The priest moves in with a circular motion in front of the deity about to be worshipped. (Taken from Text at time of Acquisition)
Purchased from Idris Davies 1920
Museum Reference Number CCM 1867.004

Owner:
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery
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Unknown
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ccm.1867.004
Item uploaded:
10/3/2026
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