Tall South Indian Brass Diya Oil Lamp howdahs Circa 1888

Circa 1888

5 Height 1 inches

Two Victorian period antique

Formerly from a large collection of silver display cabinets from a palace in India

trumeau overmantel

Tall South Indian Brass Diya Oil Lamp howdahs Circa 1888DETAILS This unusually tall, traditional, antique Indian oil lamp is known as a diya. It features a very decorative, stylized fleur de lis handle, over an oil well with five wick holders, and a height adjuster with an open handle, set upon a straight column with baluster form turnings at the bottom. The base is a heavy, footed drip pan. This impressive piece makes an interesting and attractive accessory for the modern home. WEIGHT Approximately: 27