Indian Brass Oil Lamp

Tall, slim funnel neck and a ridged, angled spout give this pot a stiff and upright look.

This brass oil lamp is from India, and dates to the 19th century. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, and its warm golden color made it a common choice for household vessels and lamps in South Asia. Beaded decoration circles the neck and shoulder, with a pale band at the waist. The spout is straight, ribbed and long, and the surface is a mix of dark brown and worn yellow metal. It is 4.25 inches wide, 2.75 deep and 3.25 high.

Upright, ribbed and quietly a little dusty.