Antique hanging diya

A beautiful old Indian hanging diya (oil lamp).

Made from brass, and fashioned like a 5 petal lotus flower, this diya is large hand sized, with a lovely worn brass patina and a unique scallop pattern. 

Lamp approx 14cm  x 11cm, chain 36cm. 

Total length 48cm. 

**A diya is traditionally used with a cotton wick dipped in ghee or vegetable oils during religious festivals such as Diwali.....the light from candles or an oil lamp representing enlightenment, knowledge or wisdom.