Brass Dhokra Work Oil Lamp From Chhattisgarh - Ca 1910 Origin - Tibet Its weight is a testament

Its weight is a testament to its impressive craftsmanship

is one of the most celebrated flambé glazes

75 x 51 (wxdxh cms)

it is still perfectly functional as a light hanging or coat ornate hook

Brass Dhokra Work Oil Lamp From Chhattisgarh - Ca 1910 Origin - Tibet Its weight is a testamentThis decorative Indian brass oil lamp is from the Bastar tribes of Chhattisgarh, India. These oil lamps were used daily and would have traditionally been used with a wick and ghee oil. It dates to the early 20th century, circa 1910. The central stand is called a stambha and is decorated with both an elephant and a peacock. Four peacocks perch at the rim of the oil reservoir ready to drink. The rim is formed in the shape of a yoni, a stylized