Bidspirit auction | Antique Bronze or Copper Oil

Antique Bronze or Copper Oil Lamp - Seljuk Period The design of the serrated edges with the diamond holes was not only for beauty, but was sometimes used to diffuse the light in an interesting way or to allow the lamp to be hung using chains (a design reminiscent of mosque lamps or hanging lamps). Wick bowls: The two protrusions on the sides (in the shape of small spoons) were used to place the wicks, while the center of the vessel contained the oil (usually olive oil or castor oil) that fed them. Condition: Good, holes in the bottom, size:21 cm.