Book: The Life and Epistles of St. Paul by Rev. W.J. Conybeare & Rev. J.S. Howson collection_rugs_carpets_textiles antique Indian oil lamp is

antique Indian oil lamp is known as a diya

It depicts a mythological crouching leonine gargoyle creature

expressions with their red tongues sticking out and eyes bulging

PROVENANCE

Note: sign and house photo are not included

Book: The Life and Epistles of St. Paul by Rev. W.J. Conybeare & Rev. J.S. Howson collection_rugs_carpets_textiles antique Indian oil lamp isDETAILS TITLE The Life and Epistles of St. Paul PUBLISHER Longmans, Green and Company (London, England) BINDING Half bound in leather with gilt stamping ILLUSTRATED Fold out maps and illustrations EDITION Reprint. Originally published 1852. SUBJECT(S) Religion AUTHOR(S) Reverend William John Conybeare (English, 1815 57) Reverend John Saul Howson (English, 1815 85) PERIOD Queen Victoria (1837 1901) Late 19th century DATE Copyright 1877 DIMENSIONS Width