Description:         
          This oil lamp is called Kashi Samai Kuthuvilakku with 7 wick, made of Brass. It is about 80+ years old. This lamp could be dismantled in to 3 parts. These kind of lamps are common in Kerala, Tamilnadu and northern Srilanka as these places have historical connections since 10th century from the time of Chola period. 

The Name and History:

              Sengkuthu (செங்குத்து) in Tamil meaning anything standing straight vertical, so Kuthu (Tamil: குத்து) means standing erect and vilakku (விளக்கு) means lamp.  So that’s why this lamp is called a kuthuvilakku (Tamil: குத்து விளக்கு). Kuthu vilakku has been in use from the days of the Cholas which is 10th Century CE.

        Kuthuvilakku consists of four parts which are screwed together. The base plate is called "Keezhbagam" , the Pivotal pillar is called "kandam", the oil well with five or 7 wicks is called "Thanguli", and the crown is  called  "Prabhai". Each Kuthu vilakku has different crowns. Eg. Annapakshi (Swan),  Peacock, Kashi Samai Kuthuvilaku etc,.

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Product Details:

SKU ID: PVBL009

Product Name: Kashi Samai Kuthuvilakku

Made of : Brass

Dimensions : 21.5” x 8.5” dia (Base)

Weight : 5.8 kgs.

Age : 80+ years

Provenance : Tamil Nadu

P. S. The products we sell are vintage and antiques and hence may have visible scratches and chip offs. We cherish them as they are reminders of the story they have been part of and we display them in the product pictures too.

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