Indian Brass Oil Lamp

Brown, mottled and slim-necked, this small vessel has a narrow spout and a broken-looking tip.

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. Funnel mouth leads to a short neck wrapped in beaded bands, then a wide shoulder with a pale metal ring. The surface is glossy brown with darker blotches, and the spout ends in a small, rough opening. It is 2.5 inches wide, 3.75 deep and 2.5 high.

Weathered to a good rich brown.