Antique lamp. Decorated with elements of gilded brass. The stand is made of sea-green opal glass. The front side depicts the goddess of fertility and agriculture Demeter. The fabric lampshade is decorated with an ornament embroidered with metal thread. There is a manufacturer's stamp under the base. Europe, XX century.

Demeter is the ancient Greek goddess of fertility and patroness of agriculture. One of the most revered deities of the Olympic pantheon. In honor of the goddess, the ancient Greeks held annual festivities of the Thesmophoria, which were attended mainly by women.