Indian Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp (Thookkuvilakku) accent tables over two pen trays with

over two pen trays with sliding lids and brass knobs

It makes a great addition to a mortar collection

Auction: Sotheby's (London

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unusually bold in design and execution

Indian Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp (Thookkuvilakku) accent tables over two pen trays withDETAILS This lamp is from Kerala in Southern India, a region with boasts a long history for fine bronze making. Thookkuvilakku which literally translates to hanging lamps are still widely used in households and temples of the area as lighting. This would be lovely on an outside porch. DATE 19th century DIMENSIONS Width 6. 5 Depth 5 Height 34 inches Lamp: Height 7. 25 inches