Lantern - Bronze - Pancha Alati 19th Century






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Indian bronze ritual lamp (Diya/Pancha Rati), from the 19th century, Pancha Alati, with two circular bases connected by a horizontal arm, 11 cm tall, 18 cm wide, 7 cm deep, in working order and in good used condition with slight signs of wear and age patina.
Description from the seller
Authentic nineteenth-century Indian ritual oil lamp (Diya or Pancharati), cast in bronze, featuring a two-base circular foundation connected by a horizontal arm. The long branch-shaped handle, joined to the main body by a decorative knot, is a classic design widespread in central and western India (regions such as Maharashtra or Gujarat).
The front houses a cup for oil topped by a dome-shaped pierced cover (jali) that serves both as a diffuser for incense (dhoop) and as protection for the inner flame.
The dark appearance, rough surface texture, and oxidation patina indicate an object that has undergone long ritual use or prolonged exposure to the elements, consistent with artifacts dating to the late 1800s or early 1900s.
Dimensions
height 11 cm
width 18 cm
depth 7 cm
Tracked shipping
Observe all photos showing all details and the condition of the lot in the auction, therefore I will accept an eventual return only and exclusively under European regulations and not for non-conformity, as you will receive exactly what you see.
Authentic nineteenth-century Indian ritual oil lamp (Diya or Pancharati), cast in bronze, featuring a two-base circular foundation connected by a horizontal arm. The long branch-shaped handle, joined to the main body by a decorative knot, is a classic design widespread in central and western India (regions such as Maharashtra or Gujarat).
The front houses a cup for oil topped by a dome-shaped pierced cover (jali) that serves both as a diffuser for incense (dhoop) and as protection for the inner flame.
The dark appearance, rough surface texture, and oxidation patina indicate an object that has undergone long ritual use or prolonged exposure to the elements, consistent with artifacts dating to the late 1800s or early 1900s.
Dimensions
height 11 cm
width 18 cm
depth 7 cm
Tracked shipping
Observe all photos showing all details and the condition of the lot in the auction, therefore I will accept an eventual return only and exclusively under European regulations and not for non-conformity, as you will receive exactly what you see.
