Lot 94: An Indian Bronze Multi-Light Oil Lamp with Stylised...
An Indian Bronze Multi-Light Oil Lamp with Stylised Bird Finial, 19th Century or Later.
The lamp cast in bronze and formed as a branching, tree-like structure, rising from a circular spreading base decorated with a band of repeating geometric motifs. The central stem supports a series of six shallow oil receptacles arranged in tiers, each with gently flared rims and petal-like edges.
The body is composed of openwork, interconnected elements, creating a balanced and architectural form, with additional projecting branches terminating in bud-like finials. Above, the composition is surmounted by a stylised bird finial, its elongated neck and incised feather details supporting a curved handle arching over the top.
H: Approximately 22cm
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