AN INDIAN BRASS HANGING OIL LAMP
Possibly Deccan, India, first half 20th century

Of typical shape, resting on a circular hollow base, the rim everted, the centre designed in seven lobed fissures for the oil to come through, a stepped pyramidal structure rising to the hanging hoop, decorated with ring-punched and beaded motif around the base and oil lamp basin, 33cm high.

The shape of this brass oil lamp is similar to several examples published in Mark Zebrowski's book, Gold, Silver and Bronze from Mughal India, 1997, cat, 124a and cat. 134, p. 112 and 116. The lamp may have originally been taller, resting on a longer post or stand.