Tall South Indian Brass Diya Oil Lamp howdahs all in remarkable condition

all in remarkable condition

5 Height 19 inches

John Edward Morgan

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

Lantern: Height 16

Tall South Indian Brass Diya Oil Lamp howdahs all in remarkable conditionDETAILS 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