Indian Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp (Thookkuvilakku) accent tables The surface is decorated with

The surface is decorated with layers of paint with putti and cherubs holding floral garlands all on a gilt surface

Auction tag

Circa 1930 and later

Lantern post: Height 2

Note: the height falls short of standard door height

Indian Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp (Thookkuvilakku) accent tables The surface is decorated 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