Indian Brass Oil Lamp

Polished to a warm gold and ribbed top to bottom, this spire holds its posture.

This brass oil lamp is from India, and dates to the 20th century. A simple lamp holds oil and a cotton wick in a small basin, and the flame rises from the tip of the wick as the oil burns. Bright golden vessel with a pointed finial, a narrow neck and a swelling body ribbed with fine rings. It tapers to a short waist above a wide stepped foot. The finish is smooth with soft highlights and small marks. It is 6.5 inches high and 3 in diameter.

Neat ribbing, tall tip and a very confident stance.