Nepalese Goblet-Form Oil Lamp

Dark crust below, bright rim above, like a goblet that came up from the cellar.

This goblet-form oil lamp is from Nepal, and dates to the 19th century. It is brass. A goblet form places a bowl on a stem and foot, so the vessel holds the oil and wick while remaining easy to carry. A deep goblet-shaped cup rests on a short, thick stem and a wide, low foot. Heavy black buildup coats the bowl's sides and the base, with polished gold showing along the lip. The foot edge looks slightly wavy. It is 1.4 inches high and 1.25 in diameter.

Its grime is evidently earned and clearly not going anywhere.