Indian Bronze Oil Lamp

Lamp with a ridged foot and two birds poised on the column.

This bronze oil lamp from India is from India, and dates to the 19th century. Oil lamps have been used in Indian homes and temples for centuries, and a lit lamp is part of daily worship in many households. Dark oil lamp with a shallow bowl, two small bird figures at the rim and a ringed column with another bird projecting from the middle. The wide foot is finely ribbed. The surface has a worn and mottled look. It is 5 inches wide, 4 deep and 6 high.

Perched, patient and quite proud of their post.