Thundamani vilakku bronze

Thundamani vilakku/ Self replenishment capillary action bronze votive oil lamp from Tamilnadu, the oil is filled in the dome shaped compartment which seeps through a hole below which has a cotton wick plug, so as the oil gets low in the slider wick tray the Capillary action replenishes the oil, a rare style with original chain hanging, it can also be placed on a pedestal, a rare heavy cast handmade collectible from Kongunadu, Tamilnadu

Dimensions
Overall hanging 34.5 inches long
Lamp alone 12.5 inches tall
Width 8.5 inches
Weight 3.100 kilograms heavy