Hindu Oil Lamp
Antique India Patinated Brass Changalvetta Hindu Ritual Oil Lamp with Ladle
Located in Forney, TX
historical depth with this graceful South Indian patinated cast brass ritual oil lamp.
This unique
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 7 in W 15.75 in D 3.5 in
Large 19th Century Antique Indian Hindu Ganesha Figural Votive Brass Oil Lamp
Located in Portland, OR
A large antique early 19th century Indian brass votive oil lamp modeled as the Hindu deity, Lord
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
H 13.5 in W 12 in D 7 in
Brass Oil Lamp Traditional Temple Religious Asian Hindu Diya Art India 1900
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Traditional Religious cast brass Diya Temple oil lamp used for prayer.
Shallow dish with seven bati
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Brass Hindu Temple Oil Lamps Figures a Two Cows and Holly Man Standing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hindu Vedas. If you visit a Shiv temple any where, you will always see Nandi statues outside the
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Metalwork
Materials
Brass
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Bronze South Hindu Ritual Oil Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Bronze South Hindu Ritual Oil Lamp with leaf and foliage detail on the upright back with a nicely
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Tribal Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Mughal Raj Hindu Indian Brass Temple Oil Lamp
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mughal Raj Hindu Indian Brass Temple Oil Lamp turned into a floor lamp.
Rewired in the US.
Polished
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
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Hindu Oil Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hindu oil lamp for your home. A hindu oil lamp — often made from metal, brass and bronze — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hindu oil lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each hindu oil lamp bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Hindu Oil Lamp?
The average selling price for a hindu oil lamp at 1stDibs is $715, while they’re typically $298 on the low end and $1,200 for the highest priced.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022People began using early versions of oil lamps for spiritual purposes during ancient times. References to oil-burning lamps are found in both the Torah and the Bible. Oil lamps became popular for everyday use lighting homes and businesses in the late 19th century with the advent of the kerosene lamp. Shop a selection of antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- How does a Roman oil lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Roman oil lamps are simply containers filled with oil, in which a wick made up of cloth or rope rests on one end. The other end of the wick comes in contact with the air. When the wick is lit, the oil in it burns and gives out light.
- How do you use a brass oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.