Silver Plated Butterlamp with Etching - 9cm

This 'Butterlamp' or candle holder was handcrafted in Nepal from solid copper and is plated in silver and etched with auspicious patterns. A butterlamp is traditionally filled with butter or oil and a handmade wick and used as a light offering on a shrine, most often in conjunction with a set of shrine offering bowls such as these: Silver Plated Offering Bowls 7cm - Auspicous Symbols A simple alternative to butter is a tealight or other type of candle to make your light offering. Size: 6.5cm H x 9cm D