Image title: Bronze lamp with Ganesha

This bronze sculpture shows Sukunda: a lamp with three main objects like Dipa (light), a Pot and Ganesha, from the 19th century.—Specifications: 31cm x 34cm.

Sukunda can also be spelled as Sukundā (सुकुन्दा).

Gallery information:

Kathmandu valley in Nepal offers a wide variety of Buddhist objects such as paintings, scriptures, sculptures, ritualistic objects, etc. Buddhism was embraced by the people of Kathmandu valley and the Licchavi rulers up to 8th century encouraged Buddhism. The items found here are exhibited in the National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum).