Artifact Provenance & Specifications
Century-old traditional brass domestic kerosene lamp fashioned in an organic fluted pumpkin (melon) silhouette. Modeled with a globular lobed reservoir, integral loop scroll handle, flared base foot, and threaded wick nozzle spout. Height: 9 cm; diameter: 9 cm. A delightful and rare folk lighting heirloom in pristine preservation. Opening reserve ₹4,000.
Museum Reference
GNMC-ART-027
Metal Alloy
Brass
Period / Era
Early 20th Century (~100 years)
Origin Region
Odisha
Dimensions
Dia: 9 cm × H: 9 cm
Condition Grade
Excellent
Provenance Record
Rural Odisha domestic illumination & folk metalcraft
Curator's Condition Assessment
Exceptional century-old aged olive-brass patina. Fluted melon body, scroll handle, foot pedestal, and wick spout burner cap all intact and well preserved. Rare and extinct.
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