Tall South Indian Brass Diya Oil Lamp bed 18th century table displays applied

18th century table displays applied

black slate base with bronze

A striking pair of antique bookcases or display cabinets constructed with open shelves backed with old linen fabric

Originally used for candles but could be electrified

Tall South Indian Brass Diya Oil Lamp bed 18th century table displays appliedDETAILS This unusually tall, traditional, antique Indian oil lamp is known as a diya. This attractive piece was cast in delicate fashion, with five wick holders in the oil well, and a decorative, open handle at the top. It sits atop a slender, straight column, with a key like height adjuster at the top and restrained, baluster turnings at the bottom. The whole terminates on a broad drip pan with three, small, paw feet. It makes a great accessory as